MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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E116 HPY is a 1987 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E116 HPY, 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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E116 HPY is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1987.
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