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R140 OMG

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,986 mi
Last recorded149,986 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 OMG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2015 149,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 145,113 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

handbrake lever travel just acceptable,recommend adjustment

Pass 22 Jan 2014 145,113 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

handbrake lever travel just acceptable,recommend adjustment

Pass 29 Jan 2013 144,497 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear section deteriorating

Pass 16 Jan 2012 143,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise handbrake travel

Pass 1 Feb 2011 141,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 139,228 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 139,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 133,006 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 132,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 127,813 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 115,791 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 102,472 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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R140 OMG is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R140 OMG, 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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R140 OMG is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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