MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,867 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre outer wall damaged
offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre outer wall damaged
offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
both rear brake piprs corroding near to limit
nsr inner wing and boot floor corroding
other brake pipes lots of underseal
play in ns of steering rack very near to limit
small hole in os outer sill and boot floor
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
both rear brake piprs corroding near to limit
nsr inner wing and boot floor corroding
other brake pipes lots of underseal
play in ns of steering rack very near to limit
small hole in os outer sill and boot floor
adsvise front brake discs corroded slightly
advise engine idle speed slightly lumpy
advise front to rear fuel pipes corroding
advise hazzard switch not factory/repaird
advise n/s/f floor pan corroded not within 30cm/ structural
advise slight free play in steering rack
advise slight n/s/f brake judder
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise front brake discs corroded slightly
advise front to rear fuel pipes corroding
advise n/s/f floor pan corroded not within 30 cm of structural points
advise slight free play in steering rack
advise slight n/s/f brake judder
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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OOV 229X is a 1982 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1982 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 86,296 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OOV 229X, 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 44 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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OOV 229X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 9 July 1982.
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