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R205 BKK

1998 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 BKK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012

n/s handbrake low

rear exhaust box supported by wire ok at time of test

Fail 28 Jan 2012

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

n/s handbrake low

rear exhaust box supported by wire ok at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2010 116,435 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 116,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 108,031 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 73,834 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2007 68,155 miles

Bad engine oil leak.

Both front lower ball joints are worn.

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Condensation in O/S headlight.

N/S/F brake disc is slightly warped.

O/S/F and N/S/R jacking blocks are missing.

Fail 26 Mar 2007 68,148 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Bad oil leak over engine and power steering rack.

Both front lower ball joints are worn.

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges.

Condensation in O/S headlamp.

N/S/F brake disc slightly warped.

O/S/F and N/S/R jacking blocks are missing.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 62,048 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

slight condensation in o/s headlamp but not affecting beam pattern.

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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R205 BKK is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R205 BKK, 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 R205 BKK registered?

R205 BKK is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R205 BKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 BKK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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