MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyres Both Close To The Tread Depth Limit On Their Inner Edges
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre Perished
Rear Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated
Slight Damp Patch On Power Steering Rack
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre Perished
Rear Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated
Slight Damp Patch On Power Steering Rack
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Cracked/Perished
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fluid seepage around PAS pump
slight movement in rear subframe nearside bush
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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YIW 602 is a 1998 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 98,622 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 YIW 602, 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 28 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YIW 602 registered?
YIW 602 is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 2 March 1998.
Is YIW 602 safe to buy?
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