MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,874 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
N/S/R tyre shows age and deterioration.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/S/F TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO TREAD INDICTORS. BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES SHOW HEAVY SURFACE CORRISION.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded{not to excess}
water pump noisy and leaking
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded{not to excess}
water pump noisy and leaking
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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B542 XTM is a 1984 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,754cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 B542 XTM, 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 B542 XTM registered?
B542 XTM is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is B542 XTM safe to buy?
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