MOT Status
Mileage
131,746 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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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C159 XSC is a 1986 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests 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 C159 XSC, 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 C159 XSC registered?
C159 XSC is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C159 XSC safe to buy?
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