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ExpiredMileage
77,514 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower suspension arm has been rubbing near its mounting
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer sill is corroded
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both below 2.5mm on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)
all four tyres are perished
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
all four tyres are perished
Nearside Front Lower suspension arm has been rubbing near its mounting
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer sill is corroded
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both below 2.5mm on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower suspension arm sitting very close where it attaches
both rear & offside front tyres are beginning to perish slightly
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear & offside front tyres are beginning to perish/split
both front brakes are slightly binding
offside rear inner driveshaft gater is insecure
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front brakes are slightly binding
offside rear inner driveshaft gater is insecure
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Battery is insecure
Brake pad warning light is on
Centre exhaust rubber is missing
Main battery fuse in the boot in insecure
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pad warning light is on
Centre exhaust rubber is missing
Main battery fuse in the boot in insecure
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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MYW 688X is a 1984 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1984 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 78,931 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 MYW 688X, 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 42 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MYW 688X registered?
MYW 688X is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 13 April 1984.
Is MYW 688X safe to buy?
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