MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,210 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underside corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front jacking points (6.1.A.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar d-bush mounting (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front jacking points (6.1.A.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested Oil level below minimum (7.3.A.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point/inner sill (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Front brace bar corroded (between chassis rails)
Nearside Front Jacking point/inner sill corroded but not in a prescribed area
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Jacking point/inner sill/floor corroded but not in a prescribed area
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front hub carrier damaged but not significantly weakened
Nearside Front jacking point corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front jacking point corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Emissions not tested condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R239 VRH is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 R239 VRH, 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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R239 VRH is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 15 January 1998.
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