MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion in both rear suspension arms
corrosion in rear exhaust
engine rattle
slight play in both front lower ball joints
Rear no plate poor condition
Slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack socket
Slight play in o/s/f lower outer ball joint
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brake fluid on minimum
Rear no plate poor condition
Slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack socket
Slight play in o/s/f lower outer ball joint
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre worn close to wear markers on outer edge
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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P225 RAG is a 1997 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P225 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 P225 RAG registered?
P225 RAG is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 1997.
Is P225 RAG safe to buy?
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