MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,240 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
drivers wiper split
front exhaust support bracket corroded and broken
interior mirror missing
nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
offside front roll bar link showing signs of wear
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front exhaust bracket broken
both rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition
off side front suspension leg has light misting of oil
rear coil springs corroding
slight wear in both front bottom ball joints noted
washers working but could do with replaceing
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition
off side front suspension leg has light misting of oil
rear coil springs corroding
slight wear in both front bottom ball joints noted
washers working but could do with replaceing
front exhaust mount corroding.
front lower arm bushes becoming soft.
fuel smelt when engine first started,no leak found.
offside front antiroll bar link arm bush perishing.
rear tyres wearing out on edges,advise replacements soon.
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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K198 MAE is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 K198 MAE, 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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K198 MAE is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 1992.
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