MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,627 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
n/s/r service brake and n/s parking brake readings very low
rear exhaust silencer corroded
rear number plate starting to delaminate
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
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front pads and discs worn
rear number plate poor
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
chip windscreen
rear number plate poor
rear tyres worn edges
wipers poor
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R185 OMD registered?
R185 OMD is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 16 January 1998.
Is R185 OMD safe to buy?
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