MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,594 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs appear worn
near side front tyre worn on inner edge
off side front floor pan corroded and holed not inside prescribed area
off side front inner wing corroded and holed not inside prescribed area
off side outer sill corroded and holed not inside prescribed area
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all metal brake pipes corroded slightly
both front tyres worn close to legal limit and are deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all metal brake pipes corroded slightly
both front tyres worn close to legal limit and are deteriorated
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
chip in o/s headlamp lens
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SIW 1385 is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1992 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 122,211 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 SIW 1385, 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 34 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SIW 1385 registered?
SIW 1385 is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 27 November 1992.
Is SIW 1385 safe to buy?
The MOT history for SIW 1385 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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