MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,636 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
battery insercure
centre exhaust rubber support mounting missing but exhaust system still fully supported by other mountings
nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth in places
nearside wing mirror glass missing
possible slightly noisy nearside rear wheel bearing
slight corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear metal brake pipes
slight misting of power steering fluid from the power steering reservoir area
unable to carry out a full inspection of the nearside rear & offside rear seat belts due to child seats fitted
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrosion in both front brake pipes
corrosion in both rear brake pipes
vehicle appears to have been standing for long periods of time
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrosion in both front brake pipes
corrosion in both rear brake pipes
vehicle appears to have been standing for long periods of time
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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M984 LYE is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 M984 LYE, 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 M984 LYE registered?
M984 LYE is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 15 August 1994.
Is M984 LYE safe to buy?
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