MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,948 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Seat folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Slight play detected within nearside of steering rack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre tread and sidewall cracked/perished
Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked/perished
Offside Front tyre sidewall and tread cracked/perished
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside washer partially blocked
rear silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front tyre tread cracked/split
Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked/split
Offside Front tyre tread cracked/split
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front tyre tread cracked/split
Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked/split
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Front tyre tread cracked/split
brake components rusty
silencer very rusty
small cracks in n/s/front tyre valve
small cracks in o/s/front tyre sidewall and tread
suspension components rusty
underside rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
bonnet safety catch seized
silencer very rusty
small cracks in n/s/front tyre valve
small cracks in o/s/front tyre sidewall and tread
rear exhaust deteriorated
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear exhaust deteriorated
rear exhaust deteriorated
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
play in inner rack joints
rear exhaust very rusty
slight lift in both lower front suspension joints
play in inner rack joints
rear exhaust very rusty
slight lift in both lower front suspension joints
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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S942 EJO is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 S942 EJO, 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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S942 EJO is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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