MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear shock rods corroded
bracket on front loose
Minor body corrosion.
Nearside front and offside rear tyres slightly perished.
Oil light on intermittently.
Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.
Slight front brake judder.
Temporary repair been carried out to rear exhaust silencer bracket.
Windscreen wipers only operate on intermittent or high speeds.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Minor body corrosion.
Nearside front and offside rear tyres slightly perished.
Oil light on intermittently.
Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.
Slight front brake judder.
Temporary repair been carried out to rear exhaust silencer bracket.
Windscreen wipers only operate on intermittent or high speeds.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Long parking brake travel.
Rear exhaust section fitted incorrectly.
Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.
Slight body corrosion.
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Long parking brake travel.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust section fitted incorrectly.
Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.
Slight body corrosion.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P236 CDO is a 1997 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P236 CDO, 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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P236 CDO is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 19 March 1997.
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