MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,745 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes corroded
fuel pipes perishing
metal petrol pipes corroded
middle exhaust baffles loose
near side front tyre worn on outer edge
near side rear outer sill damaged
offside front brake hose perishing slightly
rear silencer corroded
slight corrosion nearside front inner sill
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes corroded
fuel pipes perishing
metal petrol pipes corroded
middle exhaust baffles loose
near side front tyre worn on outer edge
near side rear outer sill damaged
offside front brake hose perishing slightly
offside wiper blade smearing
play in handbrake cable
rear silencer corroded
slight corrosion nearside front inner sill
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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G961 YLU is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 G961 YLU, 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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G961 YLU is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 4 January 1990.
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