MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,027 miAbove average mileage for this year
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brake lights have intermitant fault ok at time of test
oil leak around engine area
rear brake discs are slightly corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
oil leak around engine area
rear brake discs are slightly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
engine has oil leak.
front suspension lower arms just touch sub frame .(possible incorrect arms fitted).
headlamp aims on upper limit.
off side engine mount in poor condition.
off side front brake hose starting to crack
off side hand brake reading on lower limit.
power steering pipe has been rubbing against pully at some time and is worn to the limit.
rear exhaust box in poor condition.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine has oil leak.
front suspension lower arms just touch sub frame .(possible incorrect arms fitted).
headlamp aims on upper limit.
off side engine mount in poor condition.
off side front brake hose starting to crack
off side hand brake reading on lower limit.
power steering pipe has been rubbing against pully at some time and is worn to the limit.
rear exhaust box in poor condition.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
airbag warning light staying on
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake discs heavily worn
front brake pads wearing low
rear axle beam bushes heavily worn
rear exhaust silencer corroded
slight wear to the rear brake discs
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
front brake discs heavily worn
rear axle beam mounting bushes heavily worn
rear brake discs worn
rear exhaust corroded
both front bottom ball joint rubber mountings worn
both front tyres worn to inner tread close to / on 1.6mm
front and rear brake discs worn
offside rear tyre on 1.6mm to centre of tread
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S950 KLX is a 1998 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 S950 KLX, 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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S950 KLX is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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