MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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E.M.L ILLUMINATED
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
E.M.L ILLUMINATED
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine warning light on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
ns r ns f tyre treads on limit
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/r seat belt not checked as child seat fitted
rear shock absorber top mountings slightly worn o/s and n/s
slight cracking of rear tyre walls o/s and n/s
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Y718 RFP is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y718 RFP, 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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Y718 RFP is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 11 April 2001.
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