MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,919 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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underside of vehicle components have very light corrosion
underside of vehicle has very light corrosion
drivers side seat tilt inoperative
front brake discs corroded due to lack of use
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
drivers side seat tilt inoperative
front brake discs corroded due to lack of use
incorrect brake hose fitted to passenger side front, hose too long and fouls on wheel rim and tyre
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside rear footbrake low effort
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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H3 XMW is a 1991 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 H3 XMW, 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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What year was H3 XMW registered?
H3 XMW is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 1991.
Is H3 XMW safe to buy?
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