MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,442 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak gearbox ()
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre,sidewall deteriorated
offside rear brake slightly binding
CHILD SEAT IN N/S/F
CHIPS AND SCRATHES TO FRONT SCREEN
GEAR STICK TAPED UP
LEAK FROM PROPSHAFT TO GEAR BOX SEAL
N/S/F LOWER WING RUSTED
N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED
REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES
SLIGHT WEAP FROM POWERSTEERING PUMP
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
CHILD SEAT IN N/S/F
CHIPS AND SCRATHES TO FRONT SCREEN
LEAK FROM PROPSHAFT TO GEAR BOX SEAL
N/S/F LOWER WING RUSTED
N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED
REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES
SLIGHT WEAP FROM POWERSTEERING PUMP
offside brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front wishbone ,rear bush slitting
offside front tyre perished
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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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H131 XGN is a 1991 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1991 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 114,734 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 H131 XGN, 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 35 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H131 XGN is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 2 April 1991.
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