MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all suspension bushes in a poor condition
battery insecure
centre exhaust mount in poor condition
cuts in o/sf tyre wall no cord showing
downpipe bracket broken
front strut and n/s/r bump stops worn
front to rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion
n/s/r wheel bearing noisy no roughness
o/s/f window in-op
plastic sills
slight damage on n/s/r outer rim
slight wear showing in n/s steering rack rod
splits in anti-roll bar drop link bushes
tow bar fitted no electrics fitted
o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS
all suspension bushes in a poor condition
battery insecure
centre exhaust mount in poor condition
cuts in o/sf tyre wall no cord showing
downpipe bracket broken
front strut and n/s/r bump stops worn
front to rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion
n/s/r wheel bearing noisy no roughness
o/s/f window in-op
plastic sills
slight damage on n/s/r outer rim
slight wear showing in n/s steering rack rod
splits in anti-roll bar drop link bushes
tow bar fitted no electrics fitted
o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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A8 TVC is a 1992 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1992 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 122,211 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 A8 TVC, 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 34 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of A8 TVC?
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What year was A8 TVC registered?
A8 TVC is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 6 April 1992.
Is A8 TVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for A8 TVC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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