MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both side (2.5.B.2b)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both inner track rod play
oil leaking
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside front door dented
offside rear door dented
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
3. Has more than slight play in the N/S/F and O/S/F lower wishbone ball joint, need urgent attention.
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
3. Has more than slight play in the N/S/F and O/S/F lower wishbone ball joint, need urgent attention.
Front and Rear tyres poor condition
Front and Rear tyres poor condition
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y834 ECH 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 73.3%.
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 Y834 ECH, 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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What year was Y834 ECH registered?
Y834 ECH is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 11 May 2001.
Is Y834 ECH safe to buy?
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