MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,265 miAbove average mileage for this year
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windscreen wipers work on fast speed and intermittant speeds only.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
windscreen wipers work on fast speed and intermittant speeds only.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
all front to rear brake pipes been blacked out
as previous
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust in poor condition
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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M19 TAP is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 M19 TAP, 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 M19 TAP registered?
M19 TAP is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1994.
Is M19 TAP safe to buy?
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