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HIG 2684

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,582 mi
Last recorded143,582 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 2684
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 143,582 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 143,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2009 134,430 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 126,010 miles

play in steering rack

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2008 126,009 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play in steering rack

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2007 119,606 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 119,603 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 106,996 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2005 97,142 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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HIG 2684 is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HIG 2684, 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 HIG 2684 registered?

HIG 2684 is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is HIG 2684 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 2684 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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