MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Heatshield insecure at centre section of exhaust
Fuel pipe at rear coroding
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering lock slow to disengage
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust Heatshield insecure at centre section of exhaust
Fuel pipe at rear coroding
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering lock slow to disengage
15% imbalance on front brakes
both front flexi brake hoses perished
both front inner arch brake pipes corroded
both front shocks corroded
front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode
fuel pipe corroded
n/s rear brake pipe corroded
n/s rear coil spring corroded
wheel arches becomin corroded
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
15% imbalance on front brakes
both front flexi brake hoses perished
both front inner arch brake pipes corroded
both front shocks corroded
front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode
fuel pipe corroded
n/s rear brake pipe corroded
n/s rear coil spring corroded
wheel arches becomin corroded
REAR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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 HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear tyres low on tread.
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M423 VHG is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue 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 M423 VHG, 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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What year was M423 VHG registered?
M423 VHG is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 1995.
Is M423 VHG safe to buy?
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