MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,085 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all suspension component have light corrosion
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all suspension component have light corrosion
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Battery insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front discs slightly corroded
o/s/ sill slightly corroded
Battery insecure
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front discs pitted on the inside
front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported effectively
off side rear has slight brake bind
both front lower suspenion arm inner bushes worn slightly
cross beam axle bushes worn
off side outer sill starting to corrode
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
both front lower suspenion arm inner bushes worn slightly
cross beam axle bushes worn
off side outer sill starting to corrode
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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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C17 DHM is a 1986 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 C17 DHM, 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 C17 DHM registered?
C17 DHM is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 24 March 1986.
Is C17 DHM safe to buy?
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