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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear suspension generally corroded
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear suspension generally corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
front suspension generaly corroded
rear differential noisey
rear suspension generaly corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
both front seats have slight play in base.
n/s/f tyre has small cuts (2) on sidewall but not through to cord.
rear diff noisy.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
both front seats have slight play in base.
n/s/f tyre has small cuts (2) on sidewall but not through to cord.
rear diff noisy.
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN
BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF
FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED..I.E FLOOR AREA..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN
BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF
FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED..I.E FLOOR AREA..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL
ADVISE 5 BRAKE PIPES AT THE MODULTOR HAVE CORROSSION ON THE PIPES
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT ON THE OUTER SIDE WALL..BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORD OR PLY
NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOISEY
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER SLIGHTLY SMEARING THE SCREEN
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED..I.E FLOOR AREA..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
ADVISE 5 BRAKE PIPES AT THE MODULTOR HAVE CORROSSION ON THE PIPES
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT ON THE OUTER SIDE WALL..BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORD OR PLY
NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOISEY
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER SLIGHTLY SMEARING THE SCREEN
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED..I.E FLOOR AREA..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise 5 brake pipes at abs modulator have corrossion on them
advise both rear wheel bearings are slightly noisey
advise front number plate cracked
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise 5 brake pipes at abs modulator have corrossion on them
advise both rear wheel bearings are slightly noisey
advise front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS COULD NOT BE CHECKED DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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N970 LGD is a 1995 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1995 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 108,514 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 N970 LGD, 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 31 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N970 LGD is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 30 August 1995.
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