MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,192 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s sill contains corrosion
o/s ns front shockers weak
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
n/s sill contains corrosion
o/s ns front shockers weak
rear brake has inbalance 20%
Both front bump stops deteriorated
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipes corroded
Oil leak
Rear exhaust strap corroded
Both front tyres wearing low on inside edges
Front fog lights inop
Fuel pipes contain corrosion
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front bump stop deteroated
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front bump stop missing
Oil leak on engine
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Both front tyres wearing low on inside edges
Front fog lights inop
Fuel pipes contain corrosion
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front bump stop deteroated
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front bump stop missing
Oil leak on engine
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front fog lights inop
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
nearside rear and offside rear brake hoses contain corrosion
rear diff leaking
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
diff leaking
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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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F901 XEG is a 1988 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 F901 XEG, 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 F901 XEG registered?
F901 XEG is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 November 1988.
Is F901 XEG safe to buy?
The MOT history for F901 XEG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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