MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Handbrake lever bit high.
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside front rack end or rack some play?
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Handbrake lever bit high.
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front rack end or rack some play?
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine leaking oil
front brake discs worn / corroded
front wiper blades smearing
gear box exhaust bracket corroded
gear box leaking oil
nearside rack end has play in ball joint
offside front drop link lower ball joing dust cover split
offside rack end has alot play in ball joint
offside rack gaiter sucked in on it self
offside rear brake pipe corroded ( advise further check )
rear brake pipe corroded ( cannot see to full extent of corrosion would asvise futher check )
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F headlamp beam bit poor
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Engine management lamp on.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
diff seal leaking
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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X188 KVP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 X188 KVP, 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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X188 KVP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 December 2000.
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