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RF59 OTX

2010 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

214,138 mi
Last recorded214,138 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 OTX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 214,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area (6.1.2 (a))

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Fail 19 Jan 2022 214,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area (6.1.2 (a))

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 30 Jan 2021 191,057 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 169,871 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 23 Jan 2019 142,966 miles

Damage to front bumper

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 113,730 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 57,906 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 42,630 miles

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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RF59 OTX is a 2010 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2010 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 108,675 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 RF59 OTX, 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 16 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF59 OTX registered?

RF59 OTX is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is RF59 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF59 OTX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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