MOT Status
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187,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various sections front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Under body corroded various sections
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wing corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under body corroded various sections
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear brake back plate damp advise further investigation
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under side of vehicle and components surface corrosion
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Upper damage to windscreen
rear brake pipes coated in grease unable to fully inspect
Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
parking brake performance slightly low nearside
unions on fuel pipes corroded at fuel tank
fuel pipe unions starting to corrode(fuel tank)
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and getting low
front tyres getting low
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
slight wear in steering rack
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front tyres getting low
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
slight wear in steering rack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and on 1.6mm limit(replace)
parking brake performance slightly low nearside
steering rack worn nearside
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and on 1.6mm limit(replace)
parking brake performance slightly low nearside
steering rack worn nearside
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brakes slightly out of balance
slight wear in steering rack
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brakes slightly out of balance
slight wear in steering rack
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight wear in steering rack
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brakes slightly out of balance
hand brake performance slightly low nearside
slight wear in steering rack
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D580 BPB is a 1987 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 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 D580 BPB, 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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D580 BPB is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 3 April 1987.
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