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114,289 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Front slight weep from pas pipe.
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure 2 mounts defective (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Center and front exhaust system starting to deteriorate. Secure and no leaks at present
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear rubber bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear rubber bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension height slightly low > Suspect rear coils spring weak<
Slightly noisy around exhaust manifold area
Center and front exhaust system starting to deteriorate. Secure and no leaks at present
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear rubber bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear rubber bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension height slightly low > Suspect rear coils spring weak<
Slightly noisy around exhaust manifold area
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipes from reservoir (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge (raised tread pattern)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge (raised tread pattern)
Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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FRD 232V is a 1993 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1993 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 116,811 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 FRD 232V, 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 33 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FRD 232V is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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