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R190 JPT

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,784 mi
Last recorded115,784 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 JPT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 115,784 miles

All brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect

heavy engine oil leak

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 26 Apr 2016 115,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect

heavy engine oil leak

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 May 2015 110,079 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

most metal brake pipes have a heavy grease coating

Fail 20 May 2015 110,078 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

most metal brake pipes have a heavy grease coating

Pass 20 May 2014 102,932 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 100,873 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 100,718 miles

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to underseal

Pass 4 Apr 2011 98,215 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all metal brake pipes coverd in greese

Pass 6 Apr 2010 94,549 miles

o/s/f steering rack end play, all metal brake pipes coverd in under seal

Pass 6 Apr 2009 90,606 miles

slight play on steering rack

Fail 6 Apr 2009 90,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight play on steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2008 86,406 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 81,909 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 75,724 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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R190 JPT is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R190 JPT, 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 R190 JPT registered?

R190 JPT is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R190 JPT safe to buy?

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