MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,133 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
Coolant leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear coil springs corroded
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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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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