MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,080 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front front exhaust studs/bolts corroded but exhaust still secure
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes at side of fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
all 4 shock absorbers have corrosion to the outer casing
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light direction indicator lens missing also taped (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively nsf brake discs showing signs of sticking/binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at side of tank and nearside rear brake pipe other brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear brake caliper outer clip missing
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light direction indicator lens missing also taped (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively nsf brake discs showing signs of sticking/binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at side of tank and nearside rear brake pipe other brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear brake caliper outer clip missing
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction steering angle light (2.6 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad wear indicator also illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the sidewall but not exposing the cords
Nearside Rear brake anti rattle spring is missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak on engine ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the sidewall but not exposing the cords
Nearside Rear brake anti rattle spring is missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak on engine ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake anti-rattle spring is broken
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake anti-rattle spring is broken
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Coolant leak
brake warning light on
nearside mirror backing missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front to rear brake pipes corroded
nearside mirror backing missing
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
fuel cap seal cracked
middle exhaust bracket broken
rear indicator bulbs fading to white
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel filler cap seal split
wipers poor
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel filler cap seal split
wipers poor
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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YC51 CYL is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 YC51 CYL, 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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YC51 CYL is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 29 October 2001.
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