MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,712 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front wiper blades wearing/ washers week
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
baby seat fitted to n/s/r cant cheek middle or n/s/r belts
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
baby seat fitted to n/s/r cant cheek middle or n/s/r belts
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine missfire
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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E629 BDM is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 E629 BDM, 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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What year was E629 BDM registered?
E629 BDM is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 11 July 1988.
Is E629 BDM safe to buy?
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