MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides at front & at rear
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate
both front tyres are close to legal limit
brake pipes & fuel pipes are corroded
exhaust is corroded & has minor gas leaks
front & rear brake discs are corroding
front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded
oil leak in engine bay
sill covers fitted, floor coroded ns front floor channel split
steering, track rod ends & anti roll bar links all have slight play in them
underbody & inner sills are corroded
Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides at front & at rear
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate
both front tyres are close to legal limit
brake pads warning light is on
brake pipes & fuel pipes are corroded
exhaust is corroded & has minor gas leaks
front & rear brake discs are corroding
front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded
oil leak in engine bay
sill covers fitted, floor coroded ns front floor channel split
steering, track rod ends & anti roll bar links all have slight play in them
underbody & inner sills are corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front electrical wiring
Oil leak ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
sill covers fitted, floor coroded ns front floor channel split
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front electrical wiring
Oil leak ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
sill covers fitted, floor coroded ns front floor channel split
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner corroded (3.5.1i)
Vehicle appears to have a locked diff
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
brake flexi hoses deteriorated
exhaust system corroded
offside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge
oil on engine and gearbox
rear brake discs inner faces corroded
various brake and fuel pipes corroded
various marks to bodywork
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
brake flexi hoses deteriorated
exhaust system corroded
front brake pads wearing low
offside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge
oil on engine and gearbox
rear brake discs inner faces corroded
various brake and fuel pipes corroded
various marks to bodywork
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/R Tyre just starting too show age cracks.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all steel brake pipes has slight corrosion
osf tyre badly perished
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all steel brake pipes has slight corrosion
osf tyre badly perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f tyre sidewall perished
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f tyre sidewall perished
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
water leak on engine
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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L14 APL is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 1999 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 94,050 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 L14 APL, 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 27 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L14 APL is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 28 May 1999.
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