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138,227 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Back box outer skin half missing and corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front fog lamps not working
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All 4 (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Back box outer skin half missing and corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front fog lamps not working
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All 4 (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all 4 (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front fog lamps not working
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
back box outer skin part missing and corroded
handbrake high
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all 4 (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front fog lamps not working
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
back box outer skin part missing and corroded
handbrake high
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all 4 (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front fog lights and tale tell not working
Offside Rear light lens filled with water
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
handbrake high
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inop (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush around ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all 4 (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front fog lights and tale tell not working
Offside Rear light lens filled with water
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
handbrake high
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all 4 (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front fog lights not working
Offside Front door card missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
boot struts weak
exhaust back box outer skin corroded and coming away
steering rack and boots covered in oil
Exhaust back box outer skin rusty
Nearside Front Fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Very edge of tread ()
Offside Front Door card missing
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack covered in oil
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack covered in oil
Exhaust back box outer skin rusty
Nearside Front Fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Very edge of tread ()
Offside Front Door card missing
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Door card missing
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Door card missing
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Engine oil leak
Gearbox oil leak
Rear Exhaust box outer skin rusty
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Engine oil leak
Front Tyres very close to having cords exposed
Gearbox oil leak
Headlights have a weak pattern
Nearside Handbrake not working properly
Rear Exhaust box outer skin rusty
Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Rear exhaust box very rusty
small stone chip in windscreen
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Rear exhaust box very rusty
small stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Spare tyre defective
back end of gear box damp
front brake discs worn
front tyres worn on outer edges
offisde rear shockabsorber damp
offside wiper split
rear number plate starting to fade
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
back end of gear box damp
front brake discs worn
front tyres worn on outer edges
offisde rear shockabsorber damp
offside wiper split
rear number plate starting to fade
slight bind to offside rear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre small surface cracks in tread.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S REAR BRAKE BINDING
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P108 RCV is a 1997 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1997 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 102,710 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 P108 RCV, 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 29 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P108 RCV is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 17 February 1997.
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