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T131 RMD

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,179 mi
Last recorded143,179 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 RMD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 143,179 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 136,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise front exhaust mount

Fail 16 Oct 2012 136,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise front exhaust mount

Pass 4 Nov 2011 131,043 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 124,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

horn connecter adrift will get worse

Pass 21 Oct 2009 118,163 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 110,012 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 95,124 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 131,159 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 109,900 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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T131 RMD is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 T131 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 T131 RMD registered?

T131 RMD is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 1999.

Is T131 RMD safe to buy?

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