MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
suspension aftermarket fitted car sitting low
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
suspension aftermarket fitted car sitting low
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jets broken (3.5 (a))
Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside mirror glass cracked
corrosion to both rear and centre brake pipes heavy
corrosion to brake pipe from union to hose joint
corrosion to jacking points
plastic sill covers fitted and corrosion to outer sill wheel arches
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside mirror glass cracked
corrosion to both rear and centre brake pipes heavy
corrosion to brake pipe from union to hose joint
corrosion to jacking points
plastic sill covers fitted and corrosion to outer sill wheel arches
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion to underside of vehicle in places
nearside front shock absorber slightly damp
offside wing mirror glass slightly damaged
plastic sill covers fitted - unable to fully inspect
rear metal brake pipes corroded - some close to excessive in places
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion to underside of vehicle in places
nearside front shock absorber slightly damp
offside wing mirror glass slightly damaged
plastic sill covers fitted - unable to fully inspect
rear metal brake pipes corroded - some close to excessive in places
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front mirror damaged
custom stickers on headlamps
rear brake pipes corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front mirror damaged
custom stickers on headlamps
rear brake pipes corroded
brake pipes corroding
headlamp custom stickers applied
osf door mirror damaged
rear tyres 2mm
sills corroding
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes corroding
headlamp custom stickers applied
osf door mirror damaged
rear tyres 2mm
sills corroding
nsf bumper accident damaged
nsr sill corroded
osr break pipe corroding
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nsf bumper accident damaged
nsr sill corroded
osr break pipe corroding
corrosion brake pipes
lamps excess tint
nsr sill corroded
osf floor corroded
rear subframe bushes splitting
Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
corrosion brake pipes
lamps excess tint
nsr sill corroded
osf floor corroded
rear subframe bushes splitting
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipes corroding.
n/s/f tyre side wall damaged.195/65/14
Nearside front tyre side wall damage 195/65/14
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside front tyre side wall damage 195/65/14
Near and offside front lower wishbone bushs beginning to debond
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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F366 KAP is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.
Across all 1988 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 109,944 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 F366 KAP, 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 38 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F366 KAP is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 10 November 1988.
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