MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
exhaust clamp missing [rear]
ignition switch incomplete
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
battery insecure
brake warning light on
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E270 CJM is a 1987 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
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 E270 CJM, 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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E270 CJM is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 12 August 1987.
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