MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,722 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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RLD 540R is a 1976 BMW 316 in Orange with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1976 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 59,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 RLD 540R, 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 50 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RLD 540R registered?
RLD 540R is a 1976 BMW 316, first registered on 1 November 1976.
Is RLD 540R safe to buy?
The MOT history for RLD 540R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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