MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner outer cill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion around nearside front jacking point
Exhaust fouling rear subframe
Hole corroded in boot floor
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All front and rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
Fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside front inner sill corroded
Nearside front lower wing slightly insecure
Nearside rear tyre cracking
Oil leak
Slight play in front suspension arm bushes
Spare wheel carrier corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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BAH 715X is a 1982 BMW 316 in Beige with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1982 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 86,296 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 BAH 715X, 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 44 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BAH 715X registered?
BAH 715X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is BAH 715X safe to buy?
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