MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,700 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Axillary drive belt deteriorated
Evidence of oil around power steering resevoir
Parking brake travel high for model
Some deterioration to rear exhaust
Some free play in steering column universal joints
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
BOTH REAR TYRES ON THE LEGAL LIMIT
Oil leak
both front tyres pereshed & worn
front pads low
slight play in n/s/f ball joint
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front pads low
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
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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GIG 3158 is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1996 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 104,488 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 GIG 3158, 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 30 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GIG 3158 registered?
GIG 3158 is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 22 December 1996.
Is GIG 3158 safe to buy?
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