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R126 XYB

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,568 mi
Last recorded77,568 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 XYB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 77,568 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 77,492 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened on rear inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened on rear inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,034 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,809 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 75,158 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 75,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 73,870 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 72,488 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 72,488 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,096 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 68,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 68,813 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 65,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 65,995 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,166 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,801 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,109 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 50,909 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 46,757 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 42,360 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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R126 XYB is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R126 XYB, 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 R126 XYB registered?

R126 XYB is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R126 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 XYB shows 20 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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