MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn borth front wish bones rear bushis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system from t pice to flexey (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
both front tyres are scrubbing on outer edges
engine oil level over maximum
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
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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FXI 4838 is a 1984 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1984 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 78,931 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 FXI 4838, 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 42 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FXI 4838 registered?
FXI 4838 is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 5 October 1984.
Is FXI 4838 safe to buy?
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