MOT Status
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234,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Lowered (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Showing signs of accident damage (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint clamp missing advise repair (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear tyre surface cracking edges
Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise clean and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside surface corrosion offside pipe corroded poor condition (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring insecure NOT LOCTAED /INCORROCTLY FITTED (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint clamp missing advise repair (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear tyre surface cracking edges
Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise clean and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside surface corrosion offside pipe corroded poor condition (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
both front drop links rubber boots perishing
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear handbrake has little or no reserve travel 18%
Nearside Front Suspension 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 (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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EP53 WPT is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 2004 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 69,782 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 EP53 WPT, 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 22 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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EP53 WPT is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 13 January 2004.
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