MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,909 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front floor pans slightly corroded
parking brake out of balance
parking brake travel excessive
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Battery insecure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F721 OTY is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F721 OTY, 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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What year was F721 OTY registered?
F721 OTY is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 1988.
Is F721 OTY safe to buy?
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