MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,416 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside outer sills corroding not holed
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
offside and nearside rear outer sills repaired appear ok
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRDED WITHIN A PRESCRIBE AREA BUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END INNER BALL JOINT
UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE FRONT BRAKE PADS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRDED WITHIN A PRESCRIBE AREA BUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END INNER BALL JOINT
UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE FRONT BRAKE PADS
Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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A679 TUU is a 1983 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 A679 TUU, 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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A679 TUU is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 15 November 1983.
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