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R214 OMG

1998 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,997 mi
Last recorded94,997 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 OMG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 94,997 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 86,675 miles

Both front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Both rear tyres on legal limit on inner edges

Condensation to both rear lights and nearside headlamp

Dampness around power steering pump

Nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Offside front antiroll bar link worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Splits in offside front inner tyre walls.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 86,675 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Both rear tyres on legal limit on inner edges

Condensation to both rear lights and nearside headlamp

Dampness around power steering pump

Nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Offside front antiroll bar link worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Splits in offside front inner tyre walls.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,415 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Slight blow from rear exhaust box

Slight movement in both front lower ball joints

Pass 19 Mar 2008 73,169 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 67,764 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre low

Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,764 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside rear tyre low

Pass 7 Apr 2006 61,448 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 61,448 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre and close to limit.

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint.

offside front tyre low on inner edge.

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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R214 OMG is a 1998 BMW 316 in Grey 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 R214 OMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R214 OMG registered?

R214 OMG is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R214 OMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 OMG 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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