MOT Status
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116,379 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak Back of engine. ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Coolant leak Rear of engine. ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak Rear of engine. ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front Main Lines (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Cap Seal Perished
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front Main Lines (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Cap Seal Perished
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
wiper smearing
Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm only also perishing all round
Offside Rear tyre perishing all round
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill /jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
o/s hand brake noisy and grabbing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
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)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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Y987 JGY is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 Y987 JGY, 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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Y987 JGY is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2001.
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