MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
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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EL444LL is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 98,622 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 EL444LL, 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 28 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was EL444LL registered?
EL444LL is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 4 December 1998.
Is EL444LL safe to buy?
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