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R200 ODH

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,608 mi
Last recorded175,608 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 ODH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 175,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both outer sills corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2021 175,608 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear section/ brake test not carried out (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both outer sills corroding

Pass 24 Dec 2020 170,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears and fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bottom part of wing has tap over shape edge

Pass 29 Mar 2019 163,073 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 155,875 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 149,276 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 141,606 miles

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN FROM INNER OUTER EDGE

REAR EXHAUST OUTER CASING BLOWING

Pass 19 Mar 2015 133,214 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 126,332 miles

o/s/f inner tie rod end has slight play

Fail 3 Apr 2013 119,706 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 119,706 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 112,512 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 104,192 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 96,759 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 96,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 89,741 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 82,307 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 74,305 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 65,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 65,956 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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R200 ODH is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R200 ODH, 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 R200 ODH registered?

R200 ODH is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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