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78,845 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Driver's view through swept area slightly affected by an obstruction - mobile device cradle
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside VIN plate at bottom of B post damaged & incomplete, but VIN numbers displayed in engine bay & windscreen complete & legible
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% no wheel lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to or at MINIMUM! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat is INSECURE! ()
Driver's view through swept area slightly affected by an obstruction - mobile device cradle
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside VIN plate at bottom of B post damaged & incomplete, but VIN numbers displayed in engine bay & windscreen complete & legible
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18%, no wheel lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Driver's view through swept area slightly affected by an obstruction - mobile device cradle
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp aim too low PRS, after resetting internal adjuster switch to zero, adjusted lamp, no further fault found (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working PRS, replaced bulb, no further fault found (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside VIN plate at bottom of B post damaged & incomplete, but VIN numbers displayed in engine bay & windscreen complete & legible
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18%, no wheel lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front jacking block/pad slight damaged
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front inner rack joint has slight play
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread and punctured (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
unplugged and moved dashcam so as not to record MOT
washers weak
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle max 25% currently 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front jacking block/pad slight damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front inner rack joint has slight play
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread and punctured (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
unplugged and moved dashcam so as not to record MOT
washers weak
Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play in joint
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
dashcam fitted ( i have moved and unplugged)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements not locking either (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play in joint
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
dashcam fitted ( i have moved and unplugged)
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
engine cover fitted
undertray fitted
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
perishing to n/s/f o/s/r tyres
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239D481 is a 2014 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2014 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 67,042 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 239D481, 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 12 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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239D481 is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 14 March 2014.
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