MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,032 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake warning light lit indicates a fault
exhaust rear mounts perished & splitting
fuel lines corroded
offside front steering rack gaiter twisted
Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake warning light lit indicates a fault
exhaust rear mounts perished & splitting
fuel lines corroded
offside front steering rack gaiter twisted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all roadwheels spacedoutside of mudguard/bodyline
fuel pipes corroded
rear exhaust rubber perished & splitting
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear 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 roadwheels spacedoutside of mudguard/bodyline
fuel pipes corroded
rear exhaust rubber perished & splitting
N/S/R Brake has slight bind.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
N/S/R Brake has slight bind.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L871 SWR is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 L871 SWR, 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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L871 SWR is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 8 February 1994.
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