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H109 POO

1998 BMW 316

White Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,103 mi
Last recorded74,103 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH109 POO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 74,103 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 70,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front and o/s/r tyres cracking and near limits

Fail 25 Nov 2006 70,222 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front and o/s/r tyres cracking and near limits

Pass 17 Aug 2005 64,249 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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H109 POO is a 1998 BMW 316 in White with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H109 POO, 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 H109 POO registered?

H109 POO is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is H109 POO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H109 POO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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