MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front seat mechanism is in poor condition
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front seat mechanism is in poor condition
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
movement in the drivers eat mechanism
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front seat has movement in the mechanism
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion in the boot floor
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
corrosion in the boot floor
drivers seat, mechanism feels worn
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
corrosion in the boot floor
drivers seat, mechanism feels worn
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear boot floor corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
both front windscreen wiper blades are starting to split
the brake pad warning light is illuminated
the parking brake lever travel is high
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres are worn on the inside edges
brake pad warning light is illuminated
both rear coil springs rusty
centre silencer starting to crack & minor leak
drivers seat frame worn/ poor condition
front exhaust clamp rattling & in poor condition
front tyres wearing low on edges
fuel tank vent pipe corroded
minor marks in windscreen
o/s/r brake slightly binding
slight play in steering rack
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear exhaust mounting rubbers split
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
advise , metal object in offside front tyre tread
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advise , metal object in offside front tyre tread
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
both front suspension arm rear bushes split
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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H16 NAW is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 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 H16 NAW, 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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H16 NAW is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 December 1990.
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