MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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J578 TEW is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 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 J578 TEW, 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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What year was J578 TEW registered?
J578 TEW is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 16 April 1992.
Is J578 TEW safe to buy?
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