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ExpiredMileage
287,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Coolant leak ()
e.m.l on
Engine management warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Some rust appearing near both rear jacking points
Some rusting to both rear brake discs
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine management warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Some rust appearing near both rear jacking points
Some rusting to both rear brake discs
Engine management warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Some rusting to both rear lower suspension arms & rear crossmember assembly
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine management warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Some rusting to both rear lower suspension arms & rear crossmember assembly
Both rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Slight grease leak from N/S/R outer driveshaft boot
Some rusting to N/S/R & O/S/R lower suspension arms
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Both rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine management warning lamp illuninated
Slight grease leak from N/S/R outer driveshaft boot
Some rusting to N/S/R & O/S/R lower suspension arms
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine managment warning lamp illuminated
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
O/S/R brake back plate corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S/R brake flexi hose insecure
O/S/R brake back plate corroded
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine management warning light on.Coolant warning light flashed on & off.
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine management light on. coolant warning light on.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dash warning light on
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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X188 LDS is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 LDS, 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 LDS is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 16 December 2000.
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