MOT Status
Mileage
152,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nsf wing rusted on lower edge
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C117 MTW is a 1986 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1986 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 96,184 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 C117 MTW, 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 40 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C117 MTW registered?
C117 MTW is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 28 May 1986.
Is C117 MTW safe to buy?
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