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R164 GGP

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,080 mi
Last recorded53,080 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 GGP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,080 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 52,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,360 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,982 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,956 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 47,956 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 45,298 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 45,298 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,687 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,565 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,206 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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R164 GGP is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R164 GGP, 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 R164 GGP registered?

R164 GGP is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R164 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R164 GGP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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