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192,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ALL UNDERSIDE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Outer sill covered trim
underbody general corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
some surface corrosion underbody
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody general corrosion
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody general corrosion
Engine covers & undertrays fitted
Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Engine covers & undertrays fitted
both front brake flexible pipes perishing
both front coil springs corroding
both rear tyres tread depth low and wearing on inner and outer edges, suggest check pressures
nearside sill full of water, drained at time of test
offside rear handbrake low effort on application
slight oil leak at power steering tank
slight oil leak on engine
swingometer inoperative
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
both front brake flexible pipes perishing
both front coil springs corroding
both rear tyres tread depth low and wearing on inner and outer edges, suggest check pressures
nearside sill full of water, drained at time of test
offside rear handbrake low effort on application
slight oil leak at power steering tank
slight oil leak on engine
swingometer inoperative
all four coil springs
both front tyres tread depth low and wearing on inner and outer edges
corrosion to offside front inner and outer wing
nearside and offside front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perishing
oil leak on engine
power steering leak on reservoir
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
all four coil springs
both front tyres tread depth low and wearing on inner and outer edges
corrosion to offside front inner and outer wing
nearside and offside front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perishing
oil leak on engine
power steering leak on reservoir
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front inner pad look low
slight leak from power steering reservoir
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corrosion rear brake pipes
front pads look low on offside
slight power steering leak from reservoir
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear 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)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear 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)
slight bind from the offside rear brake
small oil leaks fron the engine and gearbox
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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M430 ONB is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 M430 ONB, 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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M430 ONB is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 3 October 1994.
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