MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,537 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts scored/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy
Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy
whole cars chassie and fuel/brake pipes are genarly corroded thouout
whole cars suspension and bushes corroded throw out
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring insecure battery earth terminal (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear lamps (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy
Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy
whole cars chassie and fuel/brake pipes are genarly corroded thouout
whole cars suspension and bushes corroded throw out
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre valve deteriorated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre valve deteriorated
offside rear outer sill corroded but not considered excessive(subframe mounting prescribed area)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
light corrosion in offside front wheel arch
rear bumper heavily corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
near side washer jet not working but washers provide anough water to screen
wiper blades split but still clear the screen
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front screen wipers slow
n/s/f screen washer low
n/s/f wiper split
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front screen wipers slow
n/s/f screen washer low
n/s/f wiper split
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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D411 VYJ is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1987 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,510 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 D411 VYJ, 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 39 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D411 VYJ is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1987.
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