MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,317 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Driver's seat insecure floor mounting point corroded (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability d bush clamp (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure floor mounting point corroded (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded of front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch corroded too excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering oil (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all brake pipes greased
play detected in offside steering rack end
underside of vehicle dry and corroded in places
fuel pipes corroded
nearside front brake hose deterated slighty
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F124 RVT is a 1989 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 1989 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 112,085 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 F124 RVT, 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 37 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F124 RVT is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1989.
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