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Advise fuel lines corroded in places
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch towards rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Back lower edge of wing corroded
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/wheelarch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Advise fuel lines corroded in places
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area towards rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Back lower edge of wing corroded
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/wheelarch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()
Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front INNER HEADLIGHT LENS CRACKED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH AREA TOWARDS REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front WING CORRODED AT BOTTOM
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED AND STARTED TO CRACK ON SIDEWALLS AND IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advise all suspension springs corroded
Advise fuel lines corroded front to rear
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front inner headlight lens cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Corrosion to lower front wing area at rear
Offside Rear Advise slight corrosion to wheel arch
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Advise slight corrosion to offside rear wheelarch area
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens cracked
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wing deteriorated on rear lower edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Afdvise slight corrosion to offside rear wheelarch area
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Advise corrosion to back lower edge of front wing
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight corrosion close to offside rear wheel arch
slight corrosion offside front body lower.
Both front shock absorber covers adrift
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Lower edge of off side front wing corroded but not in prescribed area (0.1 (b))
Near side inner head lamp glass cracked
Off side rear wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area
Both front shock absorber outer covers adrift
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Lower edge of off side front wing corroded but not in prescribed area
Near side inner head lamp glass cracked
Off side rear wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area and no sharp edges
Slight oil leak from rear diff pinion
Both front shock absorber covers adrift
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Off side rear wheel arch slightly corroded but not in prescribed area (6.3.1d)
Near side inner head lamp lenes cracked
Off side front wing lower edge corroded but not in prescribed area
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front shock absorber covers adrift
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Off side rear wheel arch slightly corroded but not in prescribed area (6.3.1d)
Near side inner head lamp lenes cracked
Off side front wing lower edge corroded but not in prescribed area
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
Front end of off side sill and floor hole with corrosion but not but not in prescribed area
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres nearing limit
corrosion in off side front footwell but not in prescribed area
front brake pads getting low
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres nearing limit
corrosion in off side front footwell but not in prescribed area
front brake pads getting low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both sides ,rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres wearing low
both sides rear flexible brake hose ferrules starting to corrode
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres wearing low
both sides rear flexible brake hose ferrules starting to corrode
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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GIL 1922 is a 1989 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 GIL 1922, 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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GIL 1922 is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 14 January 1989.
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