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Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie bar has slight play ()
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
General underside corrosion
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL/NEARSIDE REAR DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking ALONG UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER SUSPENSION ARM. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair FOOTBRAKE. (1.2.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL/NEARSIDE REAR DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox/propshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear lower body panel is slightly corroded.
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear end of nearside inner body sill within 30 centimetres of N/S/R sub-frame mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER GAITER. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front end of offside inner body sill is corroded and holed slightly. (Not within 30 centimetres of any relevant area).
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside end of front lower body panel is slightly corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox/propshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear lower body panel is slightly corroded.
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear driveshaft - outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated.
Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear driveshaft - outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated.
Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.
Exhaust system - Heat shield insecure.
Oil leak.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system - Heat shield insecure.
Oil leak.
Oil leak from rear differential unit.
Oil leak from rear end of gearbox.
Slight corrosion starting in centre area of offside inner body sill.
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort FOOTBRAKE (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak from rear differential unit.
Oil leak from rear end of gearbox.
Slight corrosion starting in centre area of offside inner body sill.
o/s/f tyre signs of wear
Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
o/s/f tyre signs of wear
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front No plate cracked
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
nsf bumpstop damaged
osf bump stop damaged
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
nsf bumpstop damaged
osf bump stop damaged
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
n/s/r brake slight bind
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
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F460 CKU is a 1988 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 F460 CKU, 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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F460 CKU is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 14 November 1988.
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