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R199 CHL

1998 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,258 mi
Last recorded66,258 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 CHL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,258 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2013 66,258 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2009 61,431 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 59,912 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 59,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 52,645 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 46,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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R199 CHL is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R199 CHL, 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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R199 CHL is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R199 CHL safe to buy?

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