MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,477 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R229 VYX is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 R229 VYX, 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 R229 VYX registered?
R229 VYX is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R229 VYX safe to buy?
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