MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine oil is overfilled.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall is cut.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front seat belt is slightly stiff to release under pressure.
Offside front tyre tread is wearing on outer edge,possibly tracking?
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine oil is overfilled.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall is cut.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front tyre tread is wearing on outer edge,possibly tracking?
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower 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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower 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)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Both front anti-role bar link rod upper ball joing gaters insecure
Chips in windscreen
Long travel on handbrake
Offside rear outer sidelight not working
Oil leak
Rear number plate cracked
nsf antiroll bar linkrod gaiter split
oil leak
steering column lower uj has slight play
traction control light on
see checklist 25430
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front pads 75% worn.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T138 RTV is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 T138 RTV, 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.
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T138 RTV is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 11 May 1999.
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