MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,324 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake hose ferrules corroded/corroding
coil springs corroded
fuel pipes corroded/corroding
fuel tank straps corroded
offside front brake hose slightly twisted
oil around engine area
p.a.s. pipes corroded
servo pipe at bulkhead corroding
shock absorbers corroded
some corrosion on wings/floor/chassis
starter motor jamming
very slight perishing on offside rear flexi brake hose
Oil leak
coil springs corroded
corrosion on brake hose ferrules
corrosion on exhaust
corrosion on floor
nearside front tyre wearing/worn on outer edge
nearside rear jacking block missing
p.a.s corroded
shock absorbers corroded
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
coil springs corroded
corrosion on brake hose ferrules
corrosion on brake hose ferrules
corrosion on exhaust
corrosion on floor
exhaust centre section rubber perished
fuel filter cover loose/broken
nearside front tyre wearing/worn on outer edge
nearside rear jacking block missing
p.a.s corroded
shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
nearside rear jacking block missing
slight corrosion on fuel line
some corrosion on shock absorbers and front coil springs
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all shock absorbers corroding
front number plate cracked
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
p.a.s. pipes corroding
p.a.s. pump damp/wet
some slight corrosion on brake servo hose
some/slight play at offside steering
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all shock absorbers corroded/corroding
both front tyres split in tread area
both rear tyres at 2-3mm
brakes squealing when applied
front number plate cracked
fuel pipe corroded
p.a.s. pipe corroded/corroding
p.a.s. pump damp/wet-seeping
pipe at p.a.s. reservoir damp/wet
service light at orange
some/slight corrosion on brake servo hose
some/slight play/movement felt at offside steering rack
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise-nearside mirror cover loose/insecure
advise-nearside rear tyre punctured
advise-oil leak
advise-p.a.s. pipe corroded
advise-slight perishing on both front tyres in tread area
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise-both tyres splitting in tread area
advise-nearside rear tyre punctured
advise-offside mirror cover loose/insecure
advise-p.a.s. pipe corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M218 GDS is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 M218 GDS, 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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M218 GDS is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 29 June 1995.
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