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R22 PDT

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,157 mi
Last recorded126,157 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 PDT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 126,157 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 120,763 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 112,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 105,339 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 97,458 miles

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

brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 16 Apr 2019 97,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 1 Feb 2018 87,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,905 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 65,368 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 65,368 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 60,095 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 58,865 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet dampers weak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 58,864 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet dampers weak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet dampers weak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 57,198 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet dampers weak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,142 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 55,142 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,814 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 52,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,676 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 49,003 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 48,949 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight wear in both front lower ball joints

Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,840 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,846 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,305 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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R22 PDT is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R22 PDT, 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 R22 PDT registered?

R22 PDT is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R22 PDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R22 PDT shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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