MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,010 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear sills slightly corroded
all suspensions components dust cover cracking
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear sills slightly corroded
all suspensions components dust cover cracking
All suspension rubber bushes cracking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion to nearside front inner sill area
Slight corrosion to offside rear floor area
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
All suspension rubber bushes cracking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion to nearside front inner sill area
Slight corrosion to offside rear floor area
Nearside Front Inner door sill lip slight corrosion
Slight deterioration to all rubber suspension bushes front and rear
Slight surface corrosion to offside rear floor area
small engine oil leak underside
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Rear suspension arm bushes perishing.
Battery clamp slightly loose.
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Slight oil leak from engine area
Under trays fitted obscuring some components.
Chip in screen outside zone a
Oil leak
Rear coil springs corroded.
Offside rear tyre perishing.
Oil leak sump area ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside and offside front shockabsorber bump stops and dust sills adrift
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
alternator bushes worn
slight noise from rear wheel bearing(s)
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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B12 AFE is a 1984 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 B12 AFE, 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 B12 AFE registered?
B12 AFE is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 15 December 1984.
Is B12 AFE safe to buy?
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