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ExpiredMileage
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Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR/SILL (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded JACKING POINT/FLOOR (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired FLOOR (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL/SILL END/ARCH (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting FLOOR (6.6.6)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front WHEEL BEARING IS NOISEY
ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front INNER EDGE OF THE TYRE IS WORN
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front TYRE INNER EDGE IS WORN
perish cracks in both front brake flexi hoses
some corrosion of all brake pipes
some corrosion of vehicle underbody and extensive weld repairs have been carried out
some noise offside front wheel bearing
both front anti roll bar links worn
nearside front outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
offside front floorpan corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
offside front outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
some corrosion of brake pipes
wipers poor
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front anti roll bar links worn
nearside front outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
offside front floorpan corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
offside front outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
some corrosion of brake pipes
wipers poor
front tyres low on tread
some corrosion of nearside and offside outer sills
some corrosion of rear brake pipes
some noise nearside rear hub bearing
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front tyres low on tread
heavy corrosion of exhaust system
some corrosion of nearside and offside outer sills
some corrosion of rear brake pipes
some noise nearside rear hub bearing
n/s/r brake disc has ovality
n/s/rear brake pipe rusting in front of crossmember
rear exhaust box mount fouling boot well
some upper rear brake pipes rusting
unable to see front disc pad wear
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
n/s/r brake disc has ovality
n/s/rear brake pipe rusting in front of crossmember
rear exhaust box mount fouling boot well
some upper rear brake pipes rusting
unable to see front disc pad wear
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bonnet difficult to open
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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J511 URD is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
Across all 1992 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 122,211 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 J511 URD, 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 34 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J511 URD is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 25 February 1992.
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