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ETO 158T

2007 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

199,115 mi
Last recorded199,115 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 2007 BMW 31688,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETO 158T
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 199,115 miles

n/s/f floor pan corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2009 199,115 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/f floor pan corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2008 198,877 miles

Nearside front floorpan corroded with small holes and nearside front inner wing corroded and holed but not within 30cms of any prescribed areas

Fail 15 Sep 2008 198,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front floorpan corroded with small holes and nearside front inner wing corroded and holed but not within 30cms of any prescribed areas

Fail 9 Jul 2008 198,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play osf steering arm lots surfac3e corosion nsf floor both coil spring

Pass 22 Jun 2007 191,390 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 191,384 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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ETO 158T is a 2007 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2007 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,759 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 ETO 158T, 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 19 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ETO 158T registered?

ETO 158T is a 2007 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is ETO 158T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETO 158T shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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