MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,480 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
front and rear suspension arms corroded
rear axle / diff mounting bushes deteriorated further investigation may be needed
Floor excessively deteriorated corroded o/s/r foot well (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis leg from floor (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper blades also appear u/s (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
front and rear inner wheel arches have mud close to limit for mot
front and rear suspension arms corroded, front and rear coil spring corroded, o/s and n/s sills corroded, fuel tank straps corroded,fuel pipes corroded
rear diff / axle caring bushes deteriorated n/s appear close to limit
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))
o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded
Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury o/s and n/s/f wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury o/s and n/s/r wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s door mirror Insecure
o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
o/s and n/s/r wheel arches corroded but not likely to cause injury at this point
rear suspension components corroded, could not see all
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded at top (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust has part corroded / deteriorated
o/s and n/s/r wheel arches corroded but not likely to cause injury at this point
o/s/r shock absorber corroded
rear suspension components corroded, could not see all
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear Shock absorber upper bushes worn
rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear Shock absorber upper bushes worn
rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
jacking points and sills corroded
o/s rear brake hose ferrules corroded close to limit
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front shock absorbers have corrosion to the casings
jacking points and sills corroded
o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded close to limit
rear brake hose ferrules corroded, o/s close to limit
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded close to limit
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
rear sills corroded
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded close to limit
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
rear sills corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M143 NRD is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 M143 NRD, 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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M143 NRD is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 22 August 1994.
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