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R142 DGF

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,172 mi
Last recorded166,172 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 DGF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 166,172 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 166,014 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing one bolt on every wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 161,179 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 152,239 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 152,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 18 Oct 2013 144,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 134,889 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 119,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres low tread and perished

Pass 25 Oct 2010 106,786 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 106,597 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 94,102 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 83,981 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2008 83,915 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 78,958 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2006 74,273 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 61,538 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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R142 DGF is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R142 DGF, 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 R142 DGF registered?

R142 DGF is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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