MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,336 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Lower vehicle covered with underseal
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Lower vehicle covered with underseal
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear cosmetic repair not welded/not within prescribed areas
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear cosmetic repair not welded/not within prescribed areas
vehicle underside covered in underseal
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear seats removed.
Rear seats removed.
oil leak from gearbox.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
reverse lights inop
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
reverse lights inop
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight travel in handbrake
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear exhaust rubber starting to perish.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front flexi brake pipe becoming perished, slight play in steeering rack,offside front lower arm rear bush becoming worn.
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F968 PCW is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 F968 PCW, 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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F968 PCW is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 5 January 1989.
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