MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine coolant leak
high travel on handbrake lever
stiff operation off n/s/f interior and exterior door handles
unable to check n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts fully due to childseats fitted
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sills are covered
Spare wheel is insecure
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sills are covered
Spare wheel is insecure
Surface corrosion off side sill. Spare wheel carrier slightly loose. Metal mount on front exhaust corroded but intact.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Surface corrosion off side sill. Spare wheel carrier slightly loose. Metal mount on front exhaust corroded but intact.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
over sills on vehicle outer sills not seen
slight end play in both inner arms in steering racke
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
over sills on vehicle outer sills not seen
slight end play in both inner arms in steering racke
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all brake pipe ferrels rusting req attension wear on front discs
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all four tyrs on legal limits req attension in due cours rear suspension rustin
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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S882 CAX is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1999 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 94,050 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 S882 CAX, 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 27 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S882 CAX is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 7 January 1999.
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