MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED
BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS SLIGHTLY CORRODED
BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
FRONT GRILLE PANEL DAMAGED
OFFSIDE REAR FUEL TANK SHOWS SIGHNS OF FUEL LEAKED AT SOMETIME
SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED
BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS SLIGHTLY CORRODED
BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
FRONT GRILLE PANEL DAMAGED
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6M NEEDS NEW TYRE SOON AS POSSIBLE
OFFSIDE REAR FUEL TANK SHOWS SIGHNS OF FUEL LEAKED AT SOMETIME
SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
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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A392 XAN is a 1983 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 A392 XAN, 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 A392 XAN registered?
A392 XAN is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A392 XAN safe to buy?
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