MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front slight bind
Oil leak ()
Offside Front slight bind
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement droplinks (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front tyre worn on outer edge..
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front tyre worn on outer edge..
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust shield loose
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R219 VKK is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R219 VKK, 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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R219 VKK is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 1998.
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