MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bearing noise from clutch/gearbox
Front Number plate damaged but still legible
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp lens damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Bearing noise from clutch/gearbox
Front Number plate damaged but still legible
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp lens damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement
engine slightly over revving but not considered excessive at time of test
minor exhaust leak
nearside front shock absorber has slight mist of oil
nearside front steering arm has play
nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play
offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge unable to determine if tread depth is same as centre section of tyre
oil mess under vehicle
rear brake pipes have been re-routed from its original fiited location
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement
engine slightly over revving but not considered excessive at time of test
minor exhaust leak
nearside front shock absorber has slight mist of oil
nearside front steering arm has play
nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play
offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge unable to determine if tread depth is same as centre section of tyre
oil mess under vehicle
rear brake pipes have been re-routed from its original fiited location
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside park brake effort low in comparison with offside
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside park brake effort low in comparison with offside
Exhaust shields loose
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front fog lamp inoperative
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust shields loose
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front fog lamp inoperative
Nearside rear fexible brake hose poorly routed and securing clip missing
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear flexible brake hose not fully clipped
None standard rear silencer mount fitted
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear tyres 3mm
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front fog lights damaged
engine oil leak
n/s/r flexi hose securing clip missing
rear exhaust being held up with wire, but secure at time of test
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front fog lights damaged
engine oil leak
n/s/r flexi hose securing clip missing
rear exhaust being held up with wire, but secure at time of test
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front foglamps damaged
nearside front foglamp not working
offside handbrake slight low effort
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front foglamps damaged
nearside front foglamp not working
offside handbrake slight low effort
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R234 EKK is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
Across all 1998 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 98,622 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 R234 EKK, 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 28 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R234 EKK is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 1998.
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