MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear brake pipes greased
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing/wheel arch- AS PER MARKED (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill- jacking point - AS PER MARKED (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear main, also grease applied, inspection limited (3.6.B.2c)
Condition of offside front wing, lower section damaged
Corrosion to underside of vehicle
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Security of offside front door card
Slight roughness in steering found during lock to lock check
coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)
Dampness to offside rear brake backplate
Grease applied to brake pipes, inspection limited
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Security of exhaust heatshield
Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front 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)
Dampness to offside rear brake backplate
Grease applied to brake pipes, inspection limited
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Security of exhaust heatshield
Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Dampness on and around steering rack-Borderline
Exhaust centre pipe supporting bracket broken, system still remains adequately supported
General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Grease applied to brake pipes-Inspection Limited
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Security of exhaust heatshield-Rear Section
Security of interior mirror
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
grease to all brake pipes inspection limited
oil leak
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil added
handbrake travel
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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N167 MUA is a 1996 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1996 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 104,488 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 N167 MUA, 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 30 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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N167 MUA is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 6 June 1996.
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