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R133 KEC

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,496 mi
Last recorded91,496 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 KEC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 91,496 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 88,933 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 88,933 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 86,651 miles

gearbox ehaust mounting bracket requires replacing soon

Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,553 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 82,086 miles

propshaft harmonic damper bonding seperating.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,930 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 77,688 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall badly scuffed/cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,407 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,874 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 69,013 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,013 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 66,715 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2007 62,642 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 57,093 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 57,036 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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R133 KEC is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R133 KEC, 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 R133 KEC registered?

R133 KEC is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R133 KEC safe to buy?

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