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130,882 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to both rear inner sills
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to both rear inner sills
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
n/s sill corroded
osr inner sill corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
n/s sill corroded
osr inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
handbrake effort uneven
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
handbrake effort uneven
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside engine mounting not fitted correctly / still secure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake pipes corroded
parking brake efficiency uneven
side sill covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside engine mounting not fitted correctly / still secure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake pipes corroded
parking brake efficiency uneven
side sill covers fitted
handbrake effort uneven
headlamp lenses deteriorated
n/s/f suspension arm bush deteriorated
n/s/f tyre worn bald inner edge
o/s engine mount fitted incorrectly
o/s/f tyre heavy wear inner edge
rear silencer deteriorated
rear suspension springs different each side
various oil leaks
Nearside Front tyre 2.5mm
Offside lower engine mount not fitted correctly
Rear coil springs not a matching pair
Rear exhaust silencers corroded
brake warning light on on dash
engine and gearbox oil leaks
parking brake efficiency uneven, nearside low
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged fouling on parking brake cable, showing cords (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front tyre 2.5mm
Offside lower engine mount not fitted correctly
Rear coil springs not a matching pair
Rear exhaust silencers corroded
brake warning light on on dash
engine and gearbox oil leaks
parking brake efficiency uneven, nearside low
o/s/f floor corroded
battery tray area corroded
brake pad warning light on
engine oil leak
exhaust system corroded and poor condition
front brake pipes corroded
handbrake effort poor
n/s headlamp unit seal leaking
n/s/f tyre wall worn
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
aux belt perished and cracked
brake pad warning light on
coolant leak
engine oil leak
parking brake effort uneven
rear silencer corroded
service light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
aux belt perished and cracked
brake pad warning light on
coolant leak
engine oil leak
front brake hoses perished
parking brake effort uneven
rear silencer corroded
service light on
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
brake pad wear warning light on
windscreen cracked but not affecting view of the road
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside washer jet partially blocked
rear brake discs in poor condition
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
outer sills plastic covered
outer sills plastic covered
Oil leak
both outer sills plastic covered
oil leak
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T144 GKN is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 T144 GKN, 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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T144 GKN is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 3 December 1999.
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