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T108 RMD

1999 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,890 mi
Last recorded127,890 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT108 RMD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 127,890 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 126,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 126,977 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 124,810 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF/OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 124,810 miles

Emissions not tested Engine Heating Problem (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF/OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 121,835 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 5 Sep 2016 121,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OIL LEAK

Pass 4 Sep 2015 119,280 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 119,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 117,608 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 115,285 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 112,307 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 112,307 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 110,414 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 107,648 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 107,648 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 102,825 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 102,825 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 100,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 95,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 91,996 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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T108 RMD is a 1999 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 94,050 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 T108 RMD, 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 27 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T108 RMD registered?

T108 RMD is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T108 RMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T108 RMD shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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