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B4 TPR

2018 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,998 mi
Last recorded137,998 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 TPR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 137,998 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine breather pipe split

Pass 5 Dec 2025 42,332 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 42,330 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 130,628 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 130,626 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 34,559 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 122,123 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 25,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 112,272 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 19,957 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 100,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 100,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 19,240 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 90,778 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,224 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 74,390 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 64,695 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,683 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 51,397 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,919 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 47,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall has deep cut (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,642 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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B4 TPR is a 2018 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B4 TPR, 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 B4 TPR registered?

B4 TPR is a 2018 BMW 316, first registered on 6 September 2018.

Is B4 TPR safe to buy?

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