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R182 CBW

1998 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,691 mi
Last recorded136,691 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 CBW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 136,691 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 136,687 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 131,344 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 131,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 126,362 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 123,119 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 123,089 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 119,847 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 119,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 112,235 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 112,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 104,462 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2007 104,324 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2006 94,872 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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R182 CBW is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R182 CBW, 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 R182 CBW registered?

R182 CBW is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R182 CBW safe to buy?

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