MOT Status
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163,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
power steering fluid seepage from lower central pipe
Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
battery tray corroded
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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D997 JWY is a 1986 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 D997 JWY, 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 D997 JWY registered?
D997 JWY is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 21 November 1986.
Is D997 JWY safe to buy?
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