MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pad warning light stays on.sensor wire broken at nearside front.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front bottom ball jiont and suspension arm rear bush not fitted in correct position.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
o/s/f door although handles work inner & outer very stiff
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
o/s/f door although handles work inner & outer very stiff
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R225 ETM is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 98,622 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 R225 ETM, 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 28 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R225 ETM registered?
R225 ETM is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 16 April 1998.
Is R225 ETM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R225 ETM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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