MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,373 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear bumper insecure
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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D972 COS is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D972 COS, 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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What year was D972 COS registered?
D972 COS is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 16 June 1987.
Is D972 COS safe to buy?
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