MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,522 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
play in o/s/f ball joint
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
play in o/s/f ball joint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearsdie front and rear seat belt buckle covers missing
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearsdie front and rear seat belt buckle covers missing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
nearside front wing/nearside front door black,nearside front/rear seat belt covers missing
nearside rear light brighter then offside
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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L857 JDB is a 1994 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 L857 JDB, 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 L857 JDB registered?
L857 JDB is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 11 May 1994.
Is L857 JDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for L857 JDB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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