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ExpiredMileage
105,858 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front, non-structural, cross member excessively corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front, non-structural, cross member excessively corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All 4 tyres have cracking to tread.
Corrosion to vehicle underbody.
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Previous welding repairs.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Both front and rear suspension components are heavily corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing but not structural at bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Previous welding repairs
general under body corrosion
slight oil leak
Emissions not tested Due to excessive leak from back box (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill marked, rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both front and rear suspension components are heavily corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing but not structural at bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Previous welding repairs
general under body corrosion
slight oil leak
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
front and rear suspension components heavily corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
front and rear suspension components heavily corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rubber cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire strap snapped (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside door mirror cover missing
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside door mirror cover missing
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))
front reg plate damaged
n/s f flex brake pipe ends corroded & pipe cracking
n/s/ mirror cover missing
rear flex brake pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front reg plate damaged
n/s f flex brake pipe ends corroded & pipe cracking
n/s hand brake cable outer cover corroded
n/s/ mirror cover missing
rear flex brake pipes corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns weak -possible part siezed caliper (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak gear box area ()
Spare tyre defective ()
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns poor, handle high (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill section (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns weak -possible part siezed caliper (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak gear box area ()
Spare tyre defective ()
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns poor, handle high (3.7.B.6b)
flex brake pipes ends corroded
under body suspension componets corroding
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
flex brake pipes ends corroded
under body suspension componets corroding
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f brake pipe corroded coil springs corroded surface corrosion on brake disc.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f brake pipe corroded coil springs corroded surface corrosion on brake disc.
rear subframe mounting bushes unbonding/perishing
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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S778 LKH is a 1998 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.
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 S778 LKH, 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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S778 LKH is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 1998.
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