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RK07 LMJ

2007 BMW 316

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,786 mi
Last recorded135,786 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 31688,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 LMJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 135,786 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 135,786 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort os/r ns/r (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 132,232 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 132,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 125,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 125,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 114,460 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 100,063 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 100,063 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2011 78,024 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,218 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 55,218 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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RK07 LMJ is a 2007 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2007 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,759 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 RK07 LMJ, 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 19 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK07 LMJ registered?

RK07 LMJ is a 2007 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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