MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,248 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Propshaft centre bearing worn out
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Propshaft centre bearing worn out
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight wear to nearside track rod inner joint
surface corrosion to offside rear wheel arch
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight wear to nearside track rod inner joint
surface corrosion to offside rear wheel arch
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E461 ABW is a 1988 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E461 ABW, 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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E461 ABW is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 April 1988.
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