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Y653 DLJ

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,133 mi
Last recorded59,133 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY653 DLJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 59,133 miles

All shock absorbers getting soft

Covers fitted

Slight corrosion to both inner sills

Slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint (strong advise)

Pass 5 Jul 2021 58,822 miles

Covers fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 6 Jul 2020 58,437 miles

Nearside front brake pads staring to get low

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills (jacking points)

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Undertrays

Pass 3 Jul 2019 57,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills rusty by jacking points

covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2019 57,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills rusty by jacking points

covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 56,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 54,957 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs discoloured

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 54,943 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear indicator bulbs discoloured

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 53,358 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front lower rear wishbone bush has play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above minimum thickness (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,147 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

trims fitted to the outer sills and covering the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 1 Jul 2013 47,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

trims fitted to the outer sills and covering the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front jacking point block missing

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 30 Jun 2011 43,254 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small cuts in the tread of the offside rear tyre no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,156 miles

Covers over both door sills and inner wings not allowing full inpection

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight damage and rust in front exhaust mounting

Pass 5 Jul 2008 32,983 miles

Covers over both front and rear inner wings and both door sills and alowing full inspection

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight damage to front exhaust mounting

Pass 4 Jul 2007 29,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

trims fitted to both outer sills and the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 4 Jul 2007 29,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

trims fitted to both outer sills and the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,055 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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Y653 DLJ is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 85,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y653 DLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y653 DLJ is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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