MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,301 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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F816 OFJ is a 1997 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 102,710 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 F816 OFJ, 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 29 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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F816 OFJ is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 11 August 1997.
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