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F11 RFH

1998 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,761 mi
Last recorded68,761 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 RFH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 68,761 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024
Pass 19 Jul 2023

1 exhaust mounting snapped near the back axle

Pass 27 Jul 2022

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 53,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,634 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 53,507 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,390 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014
Fail 15 Aug 2014

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 50,969 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010
Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,338 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

intermittent mileage display

scratch in windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2008
Pass 7 Nov 2006 45,284 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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F11 RFH is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F11 RFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F11 RFH registered?

F11 RFH is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is F11 RFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F11 RFH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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