MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,836 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Both wipers not fully tested and will need full testing at retest
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
air bag warning light on
Airbag warning light on
All four tyres slightly perished
Rear number plate slightly delaminated, but not likely to be misread
Wiper blades slightly smeer
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X98 UPC 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 X98 UPC, 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 X98 UPC registered?
X98 UPC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 5 September 2000.
Is X98 UPC safe to buy?
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