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TS02 MAT

2017 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,446 mi
Last recorded131,446 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTS02 MAT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 131,446 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lens damaged, light output not affected.

Pass 4 Aug 2023 123,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer wheel rim slightly damaged (scrubbed)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2022 116,501 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Lower under covers fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Holed (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Holed (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 116,501 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Engine cover fitted

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

Lower under covers fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Holed (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Holed (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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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TS02 MAT is a 2017 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 66,662 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 TS02 MAT, 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 9 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TS02 MAT registered?

TS02 MAT is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 12 April 2017.

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