MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,003 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front wish bones rear bushes weak
exhaust system in poor condition
fibre glass body kit fitted
fuel pipes rusty
n/s inner sill crushed
n/s/r tyre side wall damaged
o/s inner sill crushed
slight play in both steering arms
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust corroded
nearside head lamp set on upper limit
plastic hub caps fitted
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
an inspection over due.
off side front wishbone's rear bush start spliting.
slight leaks from rear of gearbox.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
an inspection over due.
off side front wishbone's rear bush start spliting.
slight leaks from rear of gearbox.
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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G159 CLC is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1990 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 109,179 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 G159 CLC, 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 36 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G159 CLC registered?
G159 CLC is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 1990.
Is G159 CLC safe to buy?
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