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R29 MWM

2017 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,707 mi
Last recorded44,707 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 MWM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 44,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 44,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 35,099 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn down to approx' 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 28,094 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 20,837 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 17,755 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 16,030 miles

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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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R29 MWM is a 2017 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 66,662 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 R29 MWM, 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 9 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R29 MWM registered?

R29 MWM is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is R29 MWM safe to buy?

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