MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,280 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
exhaust heat shield insecure,drivers door damaged,passenger door miiror damaged,n/s front spotlight n/w.
n/s front tyre outer wall damaged,oil leak off engine,engine management light on?
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
exhaust heat shield insecure,drivers door damaged,passenger door miiror damaged,n/s front spotlight n/w.
n/s front tyre outer wall damaged,oil leak off engine,engine management light on?
brake pads only visualy checked
light serface rust on brake discs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside washer jets not working
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside washer jets not working
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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W409 SLC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 W409 SLC, 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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What year was W409 SLC registered?
W409 SLC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 April 2000.
Is W409 SLC safe to buy?
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