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ExpiredMileage
131,837 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Whole underside becoming weak due to corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side chassis rail at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side inner sill at centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side outer sill at centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected off side front step to sill (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near side chassis rail at rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected off side chassis rail at rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Whole underside becoming weak due to corrosion
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
1. Front brake discs becoming worn and corroded. 2. Nearside front tyre near legal limits. 3. Both front flexi brake hoses becoming perished.
4. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated. 5. Hand brake travel at limits.
Hand brake travel near limits.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at front and rear (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)
Hand brake travel near limits.
1/ n/s outer sill becoming corroded
1. Rear panel corroded. 2. Nearside and offside outer sills becoming corroded at front and rear. 3. Offside front tyre wearing on outside edge.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
1. Rear panel corroded. 2. Nearside and offside outer sills becoming corroded at front and rear. 3. Offside front tyre wearing on outside edge.
As per failure.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front steel brake pipe starting to corrode.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 2. n/s door mirror glass damaged.
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
1/front exhaust bracket slightly corroded 2/slight damage to n/s door mirror
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
1.n/s/r tyre starting to perrish 2.slight wear in n/s & o/s steering rack 3.slight binding on rear brakes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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F659 OYK is a 1988 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 F659 OYK, 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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F659 OYK is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1988.
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