MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
266,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides into flexi (3.6.B.2c)
slight play detected at near side steering arm inner joint
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both sides sills corroded
front plate slightly damaged
gearbox leaking oil
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both sides sills corroded
front plate slightly damaged
gearbox leaking oil
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY around fuel tank
damage to front number plate,nearside front wing,nearside outer sill
front windscreen damaged
wiper switch fails to turn off while engine running
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY around fuel tank
damage to front number plate,nearside front wing,nearside outer sill
front windscreen damaged
wiper switch fails to turn off while engine running
body damage to nearside outer sill and nearside front wing
deterioration to outer walls both front and nearside rear tyres
evidence of various leaks of oil and steering fluid
front number plate damaged
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
body damage to nearside outer sill and nearside front wing
deterioration to outer walls both front and nearside rear tyres
evidence of various leaks of oil and steering fluid
front number plate damaged
front brake pad linings appear to be getting low
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake pad linings appear to be getting low
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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M359 RJM is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 M359 RJM, 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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M359 RJM is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 1995.
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