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R131 WDV

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,051 mi
Last recorded49,051 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 WDV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,051 miles

Front exhaust bracket rusty

Offside handbrake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,198 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,755 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 39,526 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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R131 WDV is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R131 WDV, 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 R131 WDV registered?

R131 WDV is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R131 WDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 WDV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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