MOT Status
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165,922 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing both front (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cororded (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)
both front inner sills corroded
both rear brake pipes corroded
front and rear suspension components corroded
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
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 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing both front (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cororded (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)
both front inner sills corroded
both rear brake pipes corroded
front and rear suspension components corroded
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
n/s/f tyre sidewalls perised
n/s/r exhaust box deteriorated
o/s/f wiper deteriorated
Battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
rear both side brake discs worns
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear both side discs corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front wipers not stopping on park possition
offside rear valve cracking up
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front wipers not stopping on park possition
offside rear valve cracking up
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Wiper automatic not parking
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TOP SHOCKABSORBER MOUNTS SLIGHT WEAR
REAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHT LEAK
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B16 LTO is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 1990 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 120,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 LTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B16 LTO is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 March 1990.
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