MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit with bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak severe/major ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush has play (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shocks have corrosion (2.7.2a)
Rear rear wiper missing blade
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort 11kg n/s 212kg o/s (3.7.B.5a)
Front Oil leak severe/major ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush has play (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shocks have corrosion (2.7.2a)
Rear rear wiper missing blade
Front Oil leak severe oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush slight play (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush slight play (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake border line pass little effort (3.7.B.6b)
Rear wiper missing
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe over diff to o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light n/w (1.1.A.3b)
Front Oil leak severe oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush has slight play (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake border line pass /little effort (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush slight play (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear rear wiper missing
Oil leak
various metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Both steering rack inner joints have slight play
Oil leak
various metal brake pipes corroded
Oil leak
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pad warning lamp is illuminated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine running poorly
front exhaust bracket broken but not affecting security of the system
washers poor performance
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pad warning lamp is illuminated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine running poorly
front exhaust bracket broken but not affecting security of the system
washers poor performance
All (205/60/15H) Tyres perished and starting to split
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
front exhaust hanger broken but not affecting security of the system
nearside front brake pad warning wire damaged (outer cover deteriorated)
offside rear coil spring incomplete but not incorrectly located
rear exhaust section deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
All (205/60/15H) Tyres perished and starting to split
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
front exhaust hanger broken but not affecting security of the system
nearside front brake pad warning wire damaged (outer cover deteriorated)
offside rear coil spring incomplete but not incorrectly located
rear exhaust section deteriorated
n/s/f wiper blade rubber split.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
wear in steering rack off side
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
part of high level brake light not working
wear in steering rack off side
offside mirror slightly damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R281 UKE is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 R281 UKE, 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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R281 UKE is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 3 February 1998.
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