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R118 LPC

1998 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,979 mi
Last recorded109,979 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 LPC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 109,979 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 105,746 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 105,746 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,800 miles

coolant leak from rad

slight play o/s steering rack end

washers pipe split

Pass 7 Nov 2013 79,453 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

washer pipe leaking

Fail 25 Oct 2012 66,207 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber missing

Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,207 miles

centre exhaust rubber missing

Fail 20 Oct 2011 49,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front brake disc slightly warped

Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake disc slightly warped

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,364 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 41,364 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,541 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,080 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both offside tyres 3mm

Pass 18 Dec 2007 36,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes worn low

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge

rear tyres worn too 3mm

Pass 19 Dec 2006 34,127 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 31,132 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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R118 LPC is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R118 LPC, 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 R118 LPC registered?

R118 LPC is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R118 LPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 LPC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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