MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,591 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front brake pipes corroded
both rear brake discs corroded/corroding/pitted
brake hose ferrules corroding
brakes pipes between rear flexi brake hose corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
jacking points corroded
nearside front wing corroded/holed
p.a.s. pipes corroded
p.a.s. reservoir damp/wet
rear washer inoperative
shock absorbers corroded/corroding
slight play/movement felt in offside ball joint
some corrosion on coil springs
some smearing on wipers
some/slight corrosion on 1 x front to rear fuel line
surface corrosion on exhaust
both rear tyres at 2mm and perishing
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
both front brake pipes corroded
both rear brake discs corroded/corroding/pitted
brake hose ferrules corroding
brakes pipes between rear flexi brake hose corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
jacking points corroded
nearside front wing corroded/holed
p.a.s. pipes corroded
p.a.s. reservoir damp/wet
rear washer inoperative
shock absorbers corroded/corroding
slight play/movement felt in offside ball joint
some corrosion on coil springs
some smearing on wipers
some/slight corrosion on 1 x front to rear fuel line
surface corrosion on exhaust
both rear tyres at 2mm and perishing
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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X823 PES is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 X823 PES, 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 X823 PES registered?
X823 PES is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2000.
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