MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,986 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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An item not tested (Manual)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
nearside rear tyre becoming low
P.A.S system noisey
Slight P.A.S leak from hose
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
clutch slave cylinder hose insecure and corroded
different set of wheels fitted to each axle
engine noisy
front and rear brake discs becoming badly worn/corroded
fuel cap sealing washer starting to become deteriorated
nearside front tyre badly worn on edges (Stepped tread) amd worn close to legal limit
offside front brake hose ferrule becoming badly corroded
offside front tyre badly worn on edges (stepped tread) becoming low and showing signs of rubbing against wheel arch
offside rear tyre on legal limit
rear exhaust silencer knocking against vehicle chassi and rear shock absorber
rear fog light switch becoming faulty
slight P.A.S leak from pump
slight P.A.S leak from steering rack
various P.A.S hoses becoming deteriorated
various oil leaks
various suspension components badly corroded but not seriously weakened
vehicle becoming corroded
wiper blades becoming insecure and parked high up on windscreen
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
child seat n/s/r, not locked in
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
screen wiper marked
offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge
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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G173 OKR is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 G173 OKR, 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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What year was G173 OKR registered?
G173 OKR is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 25 August 1989.
Is G173 OKR safe to buy?
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