MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,937 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Lower body corroded all over (under seal spray used)
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and all the components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and all the components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front wind screen has small chips
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All front and back (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front and rear hubs and its components has corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear axle and related components like suspension arms has corroded, checked but not seriously weekend , rear of the vehicle has under sealed most of the area so not visible to inspect
Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner sills near to front chassis mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front wind screen has small chips
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All front and back (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front and rear hubs and its components has corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear axle and related components like suspension arms has corroded, checked but not seriously weekend , rear of the vehicle has under sealed most of the area so not visible to inspect
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing/sill (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced needs new front sub frame (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing/sill (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine has a serious oil leak
offside rear brake slightly binding
several proscribed areas corroded but not considered excessive
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside and offside rear axle bushes slightly worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn/corroded
under vehicle heavily undersealed
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
under vehicle coated in under seal
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
service lamps on.front brake backing plates heavly corroded.front discs corroding.rear subframe mounts soft.fuel filler neck corroded.
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fuel filler neck heavly corroded. front brake backing plates corroded.
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside door frame bent.front to rear fuel pipes corroding. fuel filler corroded.
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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E432 BSO is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 E432 BSO, 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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E432 BSO is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 9 October 1987.
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