MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake service
front lower arm bushes are worn
outer sills are corroded
rear shock absorber upper dirt covers are insecure
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake service
front lower arm bushes are worn
outer sills are corroded
rear shock absorber upper dirt covers are insecure
DIFFERENT SIZE WHEELS FITTED AT TIME OF RETEST
EXHAUST BACK BOX IS CORRODED
N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES ARE POORLY MOUNTED BUT SECURE
N/S/R TO FRONT BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED
OUTER SILLS JACKING POINT MOUNTS ARE CORRODED
PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT
REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE BUT INC, AND DEC, OK
SLIGHT WEAR O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT
THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
EXHAUST BACK BOX IS CORRODED
N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES ARE POORLY MOUNTED BUT SECURE
N/S/R TO FRONT BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED
OUTER SILLS JACKING POINT MOUNTS ARE CORRODED
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT
REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE BUT INC, AND DEC, OK
SLIGHT WEAR O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT
THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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N4 RPM is a 1997 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1997 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 102,710 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 N4 RPM, 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 29 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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N4 RPM is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 14 August 1997.
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