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PA03 MAB

2018 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,882 mi
Last recorded76,882 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 MAB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 76,882 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Fail 16 Mar 2026 76,881 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 4 Nov 2025 131,594 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2025 71,474 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 112,777 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 61,912 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 61,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50r19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2023 94,750 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 94,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 51,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 51,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 89,966 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 89,965 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 Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 40,702 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 27,645 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 57,298 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 53,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 39,822 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 396,817 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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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PA03 MAB is a 2018 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PA03 MAB, 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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PA03 MAB is a 2018 BMW 316, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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