MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner jacking point detached from sill
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column lower bush has significant play
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner jacking point detached from sill
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column lower bush has significant play
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear nearside and offside brake anti rattle clip missing
sunstrip on windscreen swept area slightly not effecting drivers view
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake anti-rattle spring missing (not affecting performance)
Offside Rear brake anti-rattle spring missing (not affecting performance)
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
sun strip in swept area of windscreen (not affecting drivers view)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel tank leaking filler pipe to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake anti-rattle spring missing (not affecting performance)
Offside Rear brake anti-rattle spring missing (not affecting performance)
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
sun strip in swept area of windscreen (not affecting drivers view)
Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK HAS PLAY
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
brake anti squeal clip missing both rear no affected to brake performance
brake pedal rubber missing pedal has groves for anti slip
chip windscreen
offside headlight beam image poor
Fuel hose leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK HAS PLAY
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
brake anti squeal clip missing both rear no affected to brake performance
brake pedal rubber missing pedal has groves for anti slip
chip windscreen
offside headlight beam image poor
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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D629 RVR is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 D629 RVR, 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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D629 RVR is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 10 June 1987.
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