MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s/f wing corroded
some play in n/s steering rack
some play in n/s/f ball joint
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both rear tyres close to limit
corrosion not through all skins outer sills
exhaust corroding
front fog light lenses broken
heavy engine oil leak
n/s/f brake flexi hose perishing
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
engine oil leak
exhaust corroding
front fog light lenses broken
n/s/f brake flexi hose perishing
some play in n/s/f ball joint
both front brake flexi hoses perishing
both rear wheels started to bind
n/s headlight cracked
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
handbrake travel high
offside rear and nearside front jacking point rubbers missing
offside rear shock absorber shaft corroded but still attached and secure at the time of the test
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
handbrake travel high
offside rear and nearside front jacking point rubbers missing
offside rear shock absorber shaft corroded but still attached and secure at the time of the test
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
front fog light lens broken
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
front fog light lens broken
SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S STEERING RACK. †N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.
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L647 SNW is a 1994 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 L647 SNW, 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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L647 SNW is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 11 February 1994.
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