MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,883 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
steering rack damp / brake pipes corroded/play in arck play in osf wheel / front pads look low/imabalance at fron brakes
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
steering rack damp / brake pipes corroded/play in arck play in osf wheel / front pads look low/imabalance at fron brakes
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
An item not tested (Manual)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OIL AND WATER LEAK ENGINE AREA
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
THE FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES ARE WORN
THE FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES ARE WORN
THE N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALLS ARE DAMAGED
THE N/S/F WHEEL INNER RIM IS DAMAGED
THE N/S/R INNER WHEEL RIM IS DAMAGED SLIGHTLY
THE O/S/R TRAILING ARM SUSPENSION BUSH IS WORN
THE SPARE TYRE IS DAMAGED
UNABLE TO CHECK THE OUTER SILLS DUE TO SILL COVERS FITTED
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S763 FEC is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S763 FEC, 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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What year was S763 FEC registered?
S763 FEC is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 23 October 1998.
Is S763 FEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S763 FEC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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