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R139 ENP

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,024 mi
Last recorded86,024 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 ENP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,024 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 84,126 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,216 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,594 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 80,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre spliting

Nearside Rear tyre spliting

Fail 18 Aug 2015 76,832 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking on the sidewall

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 76,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking on the sidewall

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 74,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 74,796 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 73,176 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,176 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 71,241 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 71,241 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 69,480 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 69,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 65,805 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 61,971 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,122 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 54,189 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 48,225 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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R139 ENP is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R139 ENP, 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.

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What year was R139 ENP registered?

R139 ENP is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R139 ENP safe to buy?

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