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R232 BNT

1998 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,865 mi
Last recorded129,865 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 BNT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 129,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 129,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 105,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 105,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 104,041 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 104,041 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 102,206 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 97,371 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 93,314 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 93,314 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,277 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 80,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,610 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 73,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 66,114 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,836 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 50,950 miles

Front brake pads are worn,n/s foglamp lens is cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,666 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,922 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 44,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 40,984 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,825 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 32,558 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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R232 BNT is a 1998 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R232 BNT, 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 R232 BNT registered?

R232 BNT is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R232 BNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R232 BNT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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