MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,522 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust rubbers perished and split
n earside rear tyre worn and perished
Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside rear tyre deteriorated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR APPARANT GET THE TRACKING CHECKED.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR APPARANT GET THE TRACKING CHECKED.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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A168 SUV is a 1983 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1983 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 A168 SUV, 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 43 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A168 SUV registered?
A168 SUV is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 9 August 1983.
Is A168 SUV safe to buy?
The MOT history for A168 SUV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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