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R170 LGN

1998 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,088 mi
Last recorded136,088 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 LGN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2009 136,088 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 136,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 128,855 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 128,719 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 122,722 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 115,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 103,134 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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R170 LGN is a 1998 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R170 LGN, 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 R170 LGN registered?

R170 LGN is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R170 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R170 LGN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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