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Nearside Front sill has corrosion covered by undersill and plastics cant inspect
Offside Front sill has corrosion covered by undersill and plastics cant inspect
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
plastic sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection
slight corrosion too vehicle and componants
stretch tyres fitted
vehicle lowered
Both front brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion starting in sills
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
It appears the offside handbrake only just met requirements may need some adjustment or repair
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside fuel tank strap rusty
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Poor repair to windscreen
Both front and rear inner sills rusty.
Central Exhaust bracket broken.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel tank strap rusty.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Coil spring rusty.
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust fowling cross member.
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases In two places. (7.1.2)
Both front and rear inner sills rusty.
Central Exhaust bracket broken.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel tank strap rusty.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Coil spring rusty.
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust fowling cross member.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit at time of test (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Both sides tyres perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
brake pad warning light on at time of test
o/s/f fog light lens damaged
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight fluctuation from front footbrakes
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W368 LBB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 W368 LBB, 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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W368 LBB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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