MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,967 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Auxillary belt slight cracking present
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust pipe rusted
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Auxillary belt slight cracking present
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust pipe rusted
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
air bag warning light on
both front windows tinted
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
air bag warning light on
both front windows tinted
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Both rear subframe bushes are slightly worn.
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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R197 DRO is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R197 DRO, 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 R197 DRO registered?
R197 DRO is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 3 February 1998.
Is R197 DRO safe to buy?
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