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R123 UYW

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,377 mi
Last recorded125,377 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 UYW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 125,377 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 115,625 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 111,268 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 108,119 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 108,118 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 105,966 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 102,489 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 100,448 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 100,446 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 96,887 miles

Oil leak

handbrake high

Pass 23 Jan 2006 87,203 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM AT REAR CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING

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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R123 UYW is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R123 UYW, 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 R123 UYW registered?

R123 UYW is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R123 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 UYW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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