MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,067 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear bump stops deteriorated
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear bump stops deteriorated
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (sump area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Routed along side fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator lens (6.1.C.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs corroded and lipped (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 205/5516 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
both front lower arms rear bushs some movment
both rear brake pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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DXI 4438 is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2004 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 69,782 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 DXI 4438, 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 22 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DXI 4438 is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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