MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both headlamp glasses stone chipped
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
nearside headlight is damaged
nearside outer door handle is insecure
nearside seal is damaged and corroded
power steering pipes are corroded
wipers are worn
Oil leak
nearside rear outer sill damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
brake pads warning light on
nearside rear outer sill damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake warning light on
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
non obligatory mirror damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake warning light staying on
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L257 RMD is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1994 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 115,599 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 L257 RMD, 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 32 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L257 RMD registered?
L257 RMD is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 28 February 1994.
Is L257 RMD safe to buy?
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