MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,097 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipes or hoses have slight leak
Rear Exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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P126 RAG is a 1997 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 P126 RAG, 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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What year was P126 RAG registered?
P126 RAG is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 24 March 1997.
Is P126 RAG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P126 RAG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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