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ExpiredMileage
117,651 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Front crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Floor pan corroded
Nearside Inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer sill corroded
Fuel tank excessively corroded, smell of fuel under vehicle
exhaust back box hanger corroded
steering rack has play either side
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
movement detected at o/s front of steering rack
n/s front inner wing at landing panel is holled and corroded outwith 30 cm of front suspension
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
cover rust on underside of body
offside rear tyre cracking at tread
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
cover rust on underside of body
offside rear tyre cracking at tread
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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F534 WSJ is a 1989 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F534 WSJ, 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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F534 WSJ is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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