MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,247 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust rattle
wipers poor
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corosion to rear brake pipes
front track control arm raer bushes soft
oil leak from rear diff
osf fog lamp damaged
slight play in os steering rack
corosion to rear brake pipes
front track control arm raer bushes soft
oil leak from rear diff
osf fog lamp damaged
slight play in os steering rack
wipers poor
WIPER BLADES POOR,REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURING,BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE,SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
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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M57 OTM is a 1994 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 M57 OTM, 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 M57 OTM registered?
M57 OTM is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 1994.
Is M57 OTM safe to buy?
The MOT history for M57 OTM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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