MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 sills at jack points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
parking brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 sills at jack points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
parking brake has little reserve travel
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight wear front brake discs
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre perished
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front/rear tyres perished
outer sills covered
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre perished
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE IT HAS AN AIRLEAK FOM INTAKE HOSE -PERISHED HOSE !
OFFSIDE FRONT WASHER JET SLIGHTLY BLOCKED
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
eml light on...both headlamp aims on upper limits...gearbox oil leak.
o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.
front brake hoses slightly perished
near side front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded advise replace
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X238 UYX is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 X238 UYX, 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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X238 UYX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 19 September 2000.
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