MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Coolant leak
Filler on n/s/r sill
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
no centre rear seat belt
offside front jacking point area corroded to holes
rear fog lamps are not bright
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f outer sill corroded around jacking point but outside of prescribed area for front seat mount
small hole in o/s/f inner wing but outside of prescribed area for suspension mount
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
o/s/f outer sill corroded around jacking point but outside of prescribed area for front seat mount
small hole in o/s/f inner wing but outside of prescribed area for suspension mount
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
slight play in bottom steering column bush
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
slight play in bottom steering column bush
Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K847 SNP is a 1992 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.
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 K847 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 34 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K847 SNP is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 20 August 1992.
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