MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,989 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
brake pad warning light staying on
corrosion at bottom of offside and nearside front wings
corrosion developing throughout underside of vehicle
damage on offside front lower bumper
fuel pipe heatshield deteriorated at offside rear inner wing
play in offside and nearside steering rack arms
slight fluid leak at steering rack and pipes
slight oil leak from gearbox
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front corrosion on lower wing
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
nearside and offside front brake hoses deteriorating
slight oil leaks under car
Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front corrosion on lower wing
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
nearside and offside front brake hoses deteriorating
slight oil leaks under car
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle
slight oil leak around auto box area
slight play in offside and nearside front steering rack arms
areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle
brake pad warning light staying on
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle
brake pad warning light staying on
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle
slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle
slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
lower section of nearside front wing corroded
offside front lower compliance bush starting to tear
rear exhaust strap corroded and split
slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad warning light on
slight damage on front number plate
slight noise from rear diff
slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms
slight wear in wiper linkage
top of fuel filler neck corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad warning light on
slight damage on front number plate
slight noise from rear diff
slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms
slight wear in wiper linkage
top of fuel filler neck corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate
slight damage on nearside front seatbelt webbing
slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
emissions just within limits
exhaust tailpipe support bracket insecure
nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit and tread area starting to deteriorate
slight movement in offside and nearside rear upper shock absorber bushes
slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
emissions just within limits
exhaust tailpipe support bracket insecure
nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit and tread area starting to deteriorate
slight movement in offside and nearside rear upper shock absorber bushes
slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
emissions level just within limit
lower section of nearside front wing corroded
offside andd nearside front lower suspension arm compliance bushes starting to deteriorate
play in offside and nearside steering rack arms
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
emissions level just within limit
lower section of nearside front wing corroded
offside andd nearside front lower suspension arm compliance bushes starting to deteriorate
play in offside and nearside steering rack arms
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on exhaust tailpipe around securing clamps
noise from nearside front wheel bearing
slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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G56 URJ is a 1990 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 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 G56 URJ, 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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G56 URJ is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 19 March 1990.
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