MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,050 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe on both rear arms (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear parking brake has only just met the required limit
Exhaust back box corroding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% WORN AND DISCS WORN/LIPPED (3.5.1g)
Front LICENSE PLATE DISCOLORED
OIL LEAK
Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED 185/65/15V
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN AND DISCS CORRODED FACES (3.5.1g)
SMALL EXHAUST LEAK AT R3EAR BOX AND CORRODED SHELL
WIPER BLADES POOR
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% WORN AND DISCS WORN/LIPPED (3.5.1g)
Front LICENSE PLATE DISCOLORED
OIL LEAK
Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED 185/65/15V
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN AND DISCS CORRODED FACES (3.5.1g)
SMALL EXHAUST LEAK AT R3EAR BOX AND CORRODED SHELL
WIPER BLADES POOR
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak Engine oil is on the minimum mark. ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement T.C.A bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak Engine oil is on the minimum mark. ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all suspension slightly worn
engine and gear box oil leak
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre on 3mm
rear brake discs slightly corriored
oil all around the front of the engine
rear number plate deteriating
slight play in the offside front wheel, and in the offside front inner track arm ball joint
slight travel in the parking brake, may require adjustment soon
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in both the front wheels
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in the ofside front wheel, and in the steering arm
slight play nearside front wheel
slight travel in the parking brake may require adjustment soon
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight play offside front wheel
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S973 NLW is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 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 S973 NLW, 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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S973 NLW is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 5 February 1999.
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