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ExpiredMileage
124,587 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering around the jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis to body (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to exhaust
slight corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe
slight play in o/s/f steering
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside front floor corroding
slight movement in offside front ball joint
slight play in offside front steering arm
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside front floor corroding
slight movement in offside front ball joint
slight play in offside front steering arm
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges
corrosion to body and chassis
corrosion to brake pipes
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to rear coil springs
oil leak
both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges
corrosion to brake pipes
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to rear coil springs
oil leak
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front wing meeting the sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind the headlight unit (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges
corrosion to brake pipes
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to rear coil springs
oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
advise both front wiper blades deteriorating/starting to not clear the windscreen propperly
advise o/s/f inner wing corroding
advise o/s/r coil spring corroded
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust heat shild inscure
n/s front outer sill slightly corroded
n/s rear light lens full of water
n/s/r brake pipe slighly corroded (cleaned & greased)
o/s rear coil spring corroded
slight gear and rear diff oil leak
small stone chip front screen
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust heat shild inscure
n/s front outer sill slightly corroded
n/s rear light lens full of water
o/s rear coil spring corroded
slight gear and rear diff oil leak
small stone chip front screen
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s wiper blade poor condition
o/s/f wing panel corroded and insecure at lower mounting point
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to metal brake pipes
n/s/f brake pad appears low
oil leak
wheel trims fitted
corrosion to chassis
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f brake pad appears low
oil leak
wheel trims fitted
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to metal brake pipes
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to front coil springs
corrosion to front suspension components
corrosion to rear coil springs
corrosion to rear wheel arches
corrosion to tailgate
oil leak
radiator leaking
wheel trims fitted
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
corrosion to metal brake pipes
corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch
corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch ( under bonnet)
corrosion to pas pipe
general corrosion to rear suspension
BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS / REAR SUPPORT BUSHES SLIGHT FLEXING / MOVEMENT WHEN BRAKING AND FLEXING SLIGHTLY WHEN ON FULL LOCK TO LOCK CHECK
BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / BOTH ON 2 / 3 / 2 mm / WEARING ON EDGES / CUTS IN TREAD ECT / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P 185 / 65 / 15 H
BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORRODED
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES
BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION
as per original test no 662619676005
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
play in osf lower ball joint †heavy cracking & unbonding to front suspension bushes †parkbrake travel high †brake hoses perished †borderline corrosion to osf outer brake pipe
wheel trims damaged †front tyres wearing low †surface corrosion to exhaust system †engine/gearbox oil leaks †differential oil leaks
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K646 GNU is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 K646 GNU, 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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K646 GNU is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 9 September 1992.
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