MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,029 miAbove average mileage for this year
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EML light on
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking piont (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking piont (2.4.A.3)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear anti roll bar and anti roll bar linkages and mountings and brackets have been removed [also bush's]
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
EML light on
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking piont (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking piont (2.4.A.3)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear anti roll bar and anti roll bar linkages and mountings and brackets have been removed [also bush's]
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
slight noise from offside front wheel bearing
n/s/r brake pipes corroded around fuel tank
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs corroded/pitted
n/s/f tyre on 2mm
n/s/r brake pipes corroded around fuel tank
o/s/f tyre cracking/perishing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front pads low
front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn
slight play at n/s/f hub
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
REAR PADS LOW
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
REAR PADS LOW
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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YG51 MLZ is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 YG51 MLZ, 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 YG51 MLZ registered?
YG51 MLZ is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 13 September 2001.
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