MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,280 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel, (requires adjustment)
rear brakes slightly binding
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel, (requires adjustment)
rear brakes slightly binding
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.
script style sun visor along top edge of windscreen,within swept area,but not affecting drivers view of the road.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.
script style sun visor along top edge of windscreen,within swept area,but not affecting drivers view of the road.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs showing signs of wear. †o/s/f & n/s/f brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
coolant leak from around water pump area
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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M107 SMO is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1995 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 108,514 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 M107 SMO, 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 31 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M107 SMO is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 5 April 1995.
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