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R193 OMG

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,664 mi
Last recorded38,664 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 OMG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 38,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 37,932 miles

wear in suspension bushes

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion & grease on brake pipes

corrosion on suspension components

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2023 36,982 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion & grease on brake pipes

slight oil leak (power steering)

suspension bushes worn

Pass 25 Feb 2022 36,028 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion & grease on brake pipes

Pass 19 Feb 2021 35,185 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 34,364 miles

slight leak on power steering hose

Pass 28 Feb 2019 31,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 30,414 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 29,648 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on suspension components

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2017 29,648 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on suspension components

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2016 28,785 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,920 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 27,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,380 miles

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

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2013 26,769 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 25,876 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 25,161 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,447 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,790 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 23,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,343 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 22,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 20,428 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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R193 OMG is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R193 OMG, 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 R193 OMG registered?

R193 OMG is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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