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A1 PMF

2018 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,061 mi
Last recorded50,061 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 PMF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 50,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 50,033 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 48,281 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 47,433 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 46,928 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 38,292 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Leak at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 28,715 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 22,612 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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A1 PMF is a 2018 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 57,092 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 A1 PMF, 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 8 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A1 PMF registered?

A1 PMF is a 2018 BMW 316, first registered on 9 February 2018.

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