MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack slightly worn
brake hose ferrules corroded
slight noise from o/s wheel when spun
surface corrosion on sills
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flat part of inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill edge /floort (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flat part of inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake hose ferrules corroded
slight noise from o/s wheel when spun
surface corrosion on sills
both front wing edges loose
corrosion on both sills
corrosion on front of inner wings
front brake discs corroded
o/s rear axle bush slightly perished
shockabsorbers weak
slight corrosion on brake hose ferrules
surface corrosion on all brake pipes
wear in steering rack or rack ends
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake hose ferrules corroded
brake pipes corroded
corrosion on floor and sills
both front wing edges loose
o/s rear subframe bush slightly perished
shockabsorbers weak
bottom edge of front wings corroded
slight noise from n/s rear wheel
slight wear in steering rack
surface corrosion on brake hose ferrules
surface corrosion on brake pipes
surface corrosion on front subframe and wishbones
surface corrosion on outer sills
corrosion on fuel pipes
corrosion on sills and sill backings
front wishbone rear bushes perished
slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing
wear in steering rack ends
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
corrosion on fuel pipes
corrosion on sills and sill backings
front wishbone rear bushes perished
slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing
wear in steering rack ends
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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E404 WKP is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1988 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 109,944 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 E404 WKP, 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 38 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E404 WKP is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1988.
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