MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
underside of vehicle under sealed.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both lower rear quarter panels corroded
both rear tyres started to crack on inner walls
both sills undersealed
front subframe slightly corroded
o/s/f suspension leg heavily undersealed
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both lower rear quarter panels corroded
both rear tyres started to crack on inner walls
both sills undersealed
front subframe slightly corroded
o/s/f suspension leg heavily undersealed
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all4 brake hoses ferulles rusted
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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B888 WEX is a 1985 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1985 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 79,282 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 B888 WEX, 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 41 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B888 WEX registered?
B888 WEX is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 26 January 1985.
Is B888 WEX safe to buy?
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