MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
rear brake discs slightly corroded
airbag warning light on, due to be a failure shortly.
corrosion to n/s rear brake pipe, recommend repair or replacement soon.
temporary fuel cap.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
airbag warning light on, due to be a failure shortly.
corrosion to n/s rear brake pipe, recommend repair or replacement soon.
cracking and ageing to n/s rear tyre.
suspect gearbox oil leak from drain plug.
temporary fuel cap.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant leval was slightly low toped up with water only antifreeze leval needs to be checked
n/s/f tyre in poor condition cracking/ageing recommend replacement soon
temp fuel cap borderline pass
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant leval was slightly low toped up with water only antifreeze leval needs to be checked
n/s/f tyre in poor condition cracking/ageing recommend replacement soon
temp fuel cap borderline pass
Temporary fuel cap fitted
cooling light came on at end emission check needs further investigation
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
cooling light came on at end emission check needs further investigation
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre low on air tyre wall in poor condition
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
stone chip n/s /f screen within spec
borderline pass front brakes slight binding o/s/f wheel balance poor at top of range acceptable lower end.car puuled up even on heavy bracking.benifit given to presenter
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front exaust bracket on gearbox very rusty should be replaced
front washers partalley blocked
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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V976 DRR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2000 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 92,172 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 V976 DRR, 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 26 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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V976 DRR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 January 2000.
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