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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced roof and edges of rear wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension arm inner ball joint worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'A' Pillar/scuttle panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link ball joint cover deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear valance by towing eye and inner section of rear quarter panel very corroded (behind arch liner) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper front section of inner arch corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury edge of wheel arch excessively corroded with sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension arm inner ball joint worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'A' Pillar/scuttle panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link ball joint cover deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear valance by towing eye and inner section of rear quarter panel very corroded (behind arch liner) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper front section of inner arch corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension arm inner ball joint worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Edge of rear wheel arch corroded but unlikely to cause injury (no sharp edge)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'A' Pillar/scuttle panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear valance by towing eye and inner section of rear quarter panel very corroded (behind arch liner)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper front section of inner arch corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower rear section of inner arch by jacking point excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension arm inner ball joint worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Edge of rear wheel arch corroded but unlikely to cause injury (no sharp edge)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'A' Pillar/scuttle panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear valance by towing eye and inner section of rear quarter panel very corroded (behind arch liner)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper front section of inner arch corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm inner ball joint worn with play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower section of inner arch corroding by previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at flexible hose union slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear front edge of wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper ball joint cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar/scuttle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower section of rear valance corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear section of inner arch slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar/windscreen scuttle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced edges of rear wheel arches, offside rear chassis/rear valance, sections of roof & outer sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear sub frame bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear section of inner arch excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake lever has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear section of inner arch slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar/windscreen scuttle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced edges of rear wheel arches, offside rear chassis/rear valance, sections of roof & outer sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear parking brake effort low
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear sub frame bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear section of inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar/windscreen scuttle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear sub frame bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
edges of rear wheel arches, offside rear chassis/rear valance, sections of roof & outer sills slightly corroded
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside front shock absorbers have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill by jacking point slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded by previous corrosion repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front scuttle (lower edge of windscreen) slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded but outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear brake drum back plate slightly damp but no evidence of brake fluid leaks
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear sub frame bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear boot floor holed (not prescribed area)
Offside Rear brake drum back plate damp but no sign of leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake pipes and flexi hoses ferrules getting corroded
both front shock absorbers have slight fluid leaks
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear boot floor holed (not prescribed area)
Offside Rear brake drum back plate damp but no sign of leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake pipes and flexi hoses ferrules getting corroded
both front shock absorbers have slight fluid leaks
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer sill lip/wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear boot floor holed (not prescribed area)
both front inner steering arms have slight play
oil leak (recommend attention)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear boot floor holed (not prescribed area)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front number plate getting deteriorated
Front number plate getting deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear boot floor holed (not prescribed area)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear boot floor holed (not prescribed area)
brake pedal has travel
brake pipes getting corroded in areas
rear fuel pipes very rusty
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake pedal has travel
brake pipes getting corroded in areas
rear fuel pipes very rusty
Offside front rust hole fiberglassed near window pillar but not within 12 inches of any suspension components
oil leaks
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front rust hole fiberglassed near window pillar but not within 12 inches of any suspension components
oil leaks
both rear tyres getting worn
slight play in both front bottom ball joints
slight play in both front steering rack arms
nearside rear tyre nearing legal limit
nearside front brake flexi hose perished (recommend attention)
offside front brake flexi hose slightly perished
offside rear handbrake performance has just met mot pass standard (recommend service or repair)
nearside front tyre worn on edges
offside front scuttle area holed
roof rusty
offside front scuttle area holed (not prescribed area)
roof rusty
offside under bonnett bulk head area holed
slight play in steering rack
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside under bonnett bulk head area holed
slight play in steering rack
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s handbrake slow to come on
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G573 ALC is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 G573 ALC, 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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G573 ALC is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1990.
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