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LS51GDX
2001 BMW 316
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration LS51GDX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2001
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 11 Nov 2022
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,976 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- handbrake has no reserve travel
20 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 98,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and cut to outer sidewall, no cords visable (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,330 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,832 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,682 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front has misting off oil
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,680 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
21 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,513 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2018 6 Jun 202621 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,513 MI
6 Jun 202623 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,423 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2017 6 Jun 202620 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,373 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2016 6 Jun 202621 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,699 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2015 6 Jun 202614 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,378 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2014 6 Jun 202623 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,064 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,937 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
22 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,889 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2011 6 Jun 202619 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,366 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2010 6 Jun 202618 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 38,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
21 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,352 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
20 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,276 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,809 MI
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LS51GDX was registered on 2001-11-21
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