MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,818 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
parking brake near to end of travel,would advise re adjustment
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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R199 NKB is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R199 NKB, 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 R199 NKB registered?
R199 NKB is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 13 February 1998.
Is R199 NKB safe to buy?
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