MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,745 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (3.5.1i)
steering rack inner joints have play
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (3.5.1i)
steering rack inner joints have play
front o/s tyre worn at both edges
major oil leak at engine bottom pulley .
n/s /f tyre worn at inner edge
parking brake effort just complies with only 16%
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front o/s tyre worn at both edges
major oil leak at engine bottom pulley .
n/s /f tyre worn at inner edge
parking brake effort just complies with only 16%
oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
oil leak
NSF tyre inner side wall split
OSF tyre inner side wall split
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
NSF tyre inner side wall split
OSF tyre inner side wall split
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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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A16 FJT is a 2000 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2000 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 92,172 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 A16 FJT, 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 26 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A16 FJT registered?
A16 FJT is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 July 2000.
Is A16 FJT safe to buy?
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