MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,202 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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225/45x17 fitted to front wheels, 235/40x17 fitted to rears.
Nearside front inner wing marked by wheel, no fouling found during lock to lock check.
Parts of centre brake light not working.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
225/45x17 fitted to front wheels, 235/40x17 fitted to rears.
Brake pad warning stays on, (disconnected at nearside front).
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front inner wing marked by wheel, no fouling found during lock to lock check.
Parts of centre brake light not working.
Brake pipes oiled/greased.
Offside front tyre close to limit, cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipes oiled/greased.
Offside front tyre close to limit, cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn on outer edges.
rear exhaust silencer box rusty.
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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M977 ALX is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 M977 ALX, 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 M977 ALX registered?
M977 ALX is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 17 September 1994.
Is M977 ALX safe to buy?
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