MOT Status
ValidMileage
76,794 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))
battery clamp loose
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
battery clamp loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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F246 HTT is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 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 F246 HTT, 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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What year was F246 HTT registered?
F246 HTT is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 4 January 1989.
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