MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
air bag light on
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
S/R/S warning light on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Fron tbrake discs slightly worn
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine drive belt fraying
front exhaust bracket broken
slight cuts to n/s/f tyre outer side wall
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine drive belt fraying
front exhaust bracket broken
slight cuts to n/s/f tyre outer side wall
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
front brake pads 80% worn
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YT51 XDJ is a 2001 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 YT51 XDJ, 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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YT51 XDJ is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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