MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,241 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear tyres cracking
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front tyre cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear bars and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear bars and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure rear rubber mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear bars and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear bars and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Compliance bushes showing age and wear
Gearbox/exhaust support bracket cracked/failed due to corrosion but system secure
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Various oil leaks
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Compliance bushes showing age and wear
Gearbox/exhaust support bracket cracked/failed due to corrosion but system secure
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Various oil leaks
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
offside front tyre cracking
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
offside rear brake grabbing slightly
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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NGN 141Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1983 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 NGN 141Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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NGN 141Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is NGN 141Y safe to buy?
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