MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
oil leak
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust rear support bracket missing
nearside front, front of inner wheel arch corroded
offside front, front of inner wheel arch excessively corroded
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust rear support bracket missing
nearside front, front of inner wheel arch corroded
offside front, front of inner wheel arch excessively corroded
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres worn on inner edge
n/s washer jet inop
o/s/f wing corroded at rear of arch
nearside front seat needs help to fully retract
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
nearside front seat needs help to fully retract
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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H499 SNP is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 H499 SNP, 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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H499 SNP is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 9 November 1990.
Is H499 SNP safe to buy?
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