MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,708 miAbove average mileage for this year
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AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON PASS AND ADVISE UNDER ANNEX B WILL FAIL NEXT MOT
BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS PERISHED
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
NOISE FROM CLUTCH
Nail in offside rear tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
REVERSE LAMPS INOPERATIVE
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
STEERING LOCK INOPERATIVE PASS AND ADVISE UNDER ANNEX B WILL FAIL NEXT MOT
Spare tyre defective
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Spare tyre defective
AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON PASS AND ADVISE UNDER ANNEX B WILL FAIL NEXT MOT
BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS PERISHED
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
NOISE FROM CLUTCH
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
REVERSE LAMPS INOPERATIVE
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
STEERING LOCK INOPERATIVE PASS AND ADVISE UNDER ANNEX B WILL FAIL NEXT MOT
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
all brake pipes coated in grease not allowing for full inspection
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
all brake pipes coated in grease not allowing for full inspection
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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N345 USH is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 N345 USH, 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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N345 USH is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 19 April 1996.
Is N345 USH safe to buy?
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