MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,011 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bad oil leak from engine area
both front and rear inner sills corroding
both front lower outer wheel arches corroded
both rear wheel arches corroding
nearside front outer sill corroded
nearside rear tyre getting low
rear differentail oil seals leaking
surface corrosion to nearside front chassis rail
windscreen
bad oil leak from engine
windscreen
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
bad oil leak from engine
windscreen
bad oil leak
both front seats slightly insecure
windscreen
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rack ends have wear
n/s/r and o/s/r lower rear panels corroded
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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A388 FPA is a 1984 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1984 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 78,931 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 A388 FPA, 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 42 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A388 FPA registered?
A388 FPA is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 13 January 1984.
Is A388 FPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for A388 FPA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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