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A11 FPC

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,893 mi
Last recorded85,893 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 FPC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 85,893 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

os ns front tyres wearing on inner edge

os ns rear shockers corroded

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to os front inner sill

surface corrosion to power steering pipes

under side of vehicle wet

Fail 10 Sep 2016 85,840 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

os ns front tyres wearing on inner edge

os ns rear shockers corroded

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to os front inner sill

surface corrosion to power steering pipes

under side of vehicle wet

Pass 15 Sep 2015 81,682 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside floorpans (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 81,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 81,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Slight play in both front suspension ball joint mounts

Pass 9 May 2013 81,015 miles

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

centre exhaust heatsheild insecure

front brakes only just met imbalance requirements

slight bind front offside brake

Fail 7 May 2013 80,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

centre exhaust heatsheild insecure

slight bind front offside brake

Pass 25 Jan 2012 66,822 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 66,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,248 miles

centre exhaust heatsheild insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2011 52,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,072 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 49,975 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 28,809 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,395 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 20,255 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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A11 FPC is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 98,622 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 A11 FPC, 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 28 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A11 FPC registered?

A11 FPC is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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