MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint dangerous (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
osf tie rod ball joint has slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X87 XSF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 X87 XSF, 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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X87 XSF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 23 October 2000.
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