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R185 OMD

1998 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,627 mi
Last recorded98,627 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 OMD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 98,627 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 May 2011 97,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust corroded

rear subframe bushes starting to tear

Pass 11 Nov 2009 96,398 miles

n/s/r service brake and n/s parking brake readings very low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 9 Nov 2009 96,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r service brake and n/s parking brake readings very low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Nov 2008 91,774 miles

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

front pads and discs worn

rear number plate poor

Pass 6 Nov 2007 83,076 miles

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

chip windscreen

rear number plate poor

rear tyres worn edges

wipers poor

Fail 6 Nov 2007 83,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

chip windscreen

front brakes worn

handbrake needs adjustment

nearside front tyre near limit outer edge

offside front tyre worn edges

rear number plate poor

wipers poor

Pass 10 Nov 2006 74,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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R185 OMD is a 1998 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R185 OMD, 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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R185 OMD is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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