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LKZ 9860

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,640 mi
Last recorded115,640 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKZ 9860
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 115,640 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY PITTED

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY PITTED

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

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 17 Mar 2010 106,432 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 106,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 95,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 84,074 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2008 84,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2007 70,651 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 70,651 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 56,804 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

grass in bead of right rear

Pass 6 Oct 2005 56,516 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 56,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LKZ 9860 is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LKZ 9860, 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 LKZ 9860 registered?

LKZ 9860 is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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