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P26 WRP

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,668 mi
Last recorded148,668 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 WRP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 148,668 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2019 142,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slightly Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2015
Pass 8 Apr 2014 112,143 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2014 112,140 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 106,541 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 99,608 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 99,568 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,789 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 85,293 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,244 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,288 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 65,213 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 60,534 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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P26 WRP is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P26 WRP, 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 P26 WRP registered?

P26 WRP is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is P26 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 WRP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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