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R239 NUD

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

242,805 mi
Last recorded242,805 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 NUD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 242,805 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 217,917 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 217,917 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 180,496 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 163,615 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 147,431 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 147,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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R239 NUD is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R239 NUD, 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

How do I check the history of R239 NUD?

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What year was R239 NUD registered?

R239 NUD is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R239 NUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R239 NUD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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