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Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power assisted brakes and power steering not fitted
brakes just met requirements note no assistance fitted.
steering heavy note no assistance fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake system been modified.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Suspension system been modified.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Suspension system been modified.
front tyres worn on inner edges.
bushes on ends of front anti roll bar to track control arms worn
corrosion on brake hose ferroules
corrosion on front to rear brake pipe in various places
corrosion on o/s/r boot floor
corrosion started on fuel pipes
general isolated corrosion on sills and underbody
o/s lower balljoint, lower dust cover retaining clip missing
o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge, small cut in same but not to cords at this time, recc renew
o/s/r brake hose, securing clip to body corroded, hose slightly loose
o/s/r tyre, outer wall worn
repair plates on both front chassis legs
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
bushes on ends of front anti roll bar to track control arms worn
corrosion on brake hose ferroules
corrosion on front to rear brake pipe in various places
corrosion on o/s/r boot floor
corrosion started on fuel pipes
general isolated corrosion on sills and underbody
o/s lower balljoint, lower dust cover retaining clip missing
o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge, small cut in same but not to cords at this time, recc renew
o/s/r brake hose, securing clip to body corroded, hose slightly loose
o/s/r tyre, outer wall worn
repair plates on both front chassis legs
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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A4 YYT is a 1983 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 A4 YYT, 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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A4 YYT is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 13 October 1983.
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