MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
near side front flooring corroded but not in a prescribed area
Chip in windscreen in zone B less than 40mmm
General surface corrosion to vehicle.
Nearside headlamp reflector starting to fade.
Some rear brake imbalance.
Steering wheel cover showing signs of age.
Surface corrosion to front metal brake pipes.
Suspension bushes showing signs of age.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EKM 47Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1983 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 EKM 47Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EKM 47Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 14 February 1983.
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