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L3 OPT

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

85,570 mi
Last recorded85,570 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 OPT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2023 85,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 80,874 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 80,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 75,020 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 73,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 73,506 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 72,229 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 70,186 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 70,040 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perrished

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 69,679 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2016 69,678 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (5.2.6)

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 69,521 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 68,912 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 68,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jan 2012 66,819 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 66,819 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 64,160 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front inner tie rod steering arm.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 64,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front inner tie rod steering arm.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 60,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

eye level stop lamp in-operative

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,859 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 50,088 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 49,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 43,814 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 43,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 34,947 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 34,885 miles

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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L3 OPT is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L3 OPT, 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 L3 OPT registered?

L3 OPT is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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