MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,859 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
both front ball joint gaiters deteriorated
exhaust has slight blow
fuel lines corroded
various floor and sill areas corroded
various metal brake pipes corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Battery insecure
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
handbrake travel excessive - very close to having no reserve
n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges
n/s/r tyre worn and going out of shape on inner edge
o/s/r tyre feathering and going out of shape on inner edge
rear axle beam outer mounting bushes perished,split and worn
rear differential has oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front head lights starting to go misty
both front wish bone bushes slight movement
offside rear tyre wearing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
N/S/F PLUS O/S/F rear wish bone bushes starting to perish and split
O/S/R PLUS O/S/F tyre wearing
both fronts head light starting to get misty
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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H122 GVX is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 H122 GVX, 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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H122 GVX is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 15 August 1990.
Is H122 GVX safe to buy?
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