MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,492 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
previous welding repairs to near side outer sill
some surface corrosion of off side sill panel
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
previous welding repairs to near side outer sill
some surface corrosion of off side sill panel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
previous welding repairs and general underbody surface corrosion
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
previous welding repairs and general underbody surface corrosion
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
previous welding to front floor and both outer sill panels
some previous welding repairs
some surface corrosion of outer sills
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
previos welding repairs to rear chassis nearside
surface corrosion offside and nearside outter sills
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F601 HKL is a 1989 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 F601 HKL, 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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F601 HKL is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 8 March 1989.
Is F601 HKL safe to buy?
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