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R191 OMD

1998 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,181 mi
Last recorded106,181 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 OMD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 106,181 miles

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

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

oil leaking

Fail 8 Sep 2015 106,181 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2013 105,781 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2013 105,781 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 103,670 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 103,650 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 100,766 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,252 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 80,226 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,930 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,405 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 52,367 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 52,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,913 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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R191 OMD is a 1998 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R191 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R191 OMD registered?

R191 OMD is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R191 OMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 OMD shows 14 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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