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ExpiredMileage
91,158 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch lower to sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust down pipe 1 of 2 split (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch battery holder (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material verious (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front pad sensor wire insecure
Nearside Front power steering pipe chaffing chassis
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket before silencer holes inner (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front corrosion brake servo
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
oil weep dif
fuel pipes heavy corrosion
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded central (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule central (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to metal brake pipes
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
corrosion to metal brake pipes
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both front tyres are perished
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Near side rear dust cap missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Off side rear and near side front mud flaps are insecure
Off side rear dust cap is missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust and mount deteriorated
both front metal brake pipes corroded
both rear axle mount bushes worn to limit
front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
metal fuel lines corroded badly
nearside rear flexi brake hose corrosion to ferrules
offside and nearside metal brake pipes corroded
offside rear floor corrosion
rear exhaust box
rear exhaust mounting
All font steering and suspension components corroded
front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
fuel lines corroded
hand brake travel
nearside head lamp image
offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded
possible fuel leak from fuel tank
raer axle mount bushes worm
rear exhaust box corroded badly
slight play in steering rack
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
All font steering and suspension components corroded
front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
fuel lines corroded
hand brake travel
nearside head lamp image
offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded
possible fuel leak from fuel tank
raer axle mount bushes worm
rear exhaust box corroded badly
slight play in steering rack
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all front steering and suspension components corrded
fuel filler neck corroded at fuel tank possable leak
fuel lines corroded badly
offside rear floor drain hole
rear coil springs corroded
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside front suspension arm rear bush badly worn and only just passes
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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F956 SHT is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 F956 SHT, 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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F956 SHT is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 21 April 1989.
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