MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,985 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak engine ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake performance not tested due to broken tie rod (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm legal limit 1.6 mm and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm legal limit 1.6 mm and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
advise both front wings slight corrosion
advise both outer sills have covers fitted
advise brake pad warning light on
advise oil leak engine area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm legal limit 1.6 mm and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm legal limit 1.6 mm and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise both front wings slight corrosion
advise both outer sills have covers fitted
advise brake pad warning light on
advise oil leak engine area
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad warning light on
exhaust rear silencer has small hole
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
airbag warning light does not illuminate
bonnet catch sticking
brake pad wear warning light on dash
nearside front wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake
offside front lower front most ball joint securing nut secure but does not appear to be seated correctly
power steering pipes corroded
slight bind detected at nearside front brake
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
airbag warning light does not illuminate
bonnet catch sticking
brake pad wear warning light on dash
nearside front wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake
offside front lower front most ball joint securing nut secure but does not appear to be seated correctly
power steering pipes corroded
slight bind detected at nearside front brake
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X647 VSF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 X647 VSF, 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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X647 VSF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 19 September 2000.
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