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H19 NSA

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,816 mi
Last recorded139,816 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 NSA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 139,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 138,875 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 137,778 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 137,731 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 136,476 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear top shock absorber mountings corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Apr 2016 136,475 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear top shock absorber mountings corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Apr 2015 134,353 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 134,353 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 132,065 miles

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 132,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 128,666 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in offside rack knuckle

Fail 17 Apr 2013 128,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in offside rack knuckle

Pass 12 Apr 2012 124,089 miles

Nearside handbrake effort low.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 124,089 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside handbrake effort low.

Offside rear,inner sidelamp inoperative

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 120,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 115,999 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 111,210 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 106,977 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 102,929 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 91,964 miles

advise front brakes on limit of imbalance

Fail 6 May 2006 97,892 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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H19 NSA is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H19 NSA, 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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H19 NSA is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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