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R241 OMG

1998 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

115,587 mi
Last recorded115,587 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 OMG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 115,587 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 114,901 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 109,064 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 107,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe join/union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe join/union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 107,242 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 106,688 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 106,056 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective heat shield fallen down. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,574 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 105,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 104,024 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 102,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust toucning body

Fail 1 Oct 2014 102,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust toucning body

Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust support bracket slightly corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 97,375 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 94,694 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 92,405 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 91,146 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 90,036 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 87,305 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 85,447 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 82,533 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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R241 OMG is a 1998 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R241 OMG, 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 R241 OMG registered?

R241 OMG is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R241 OMG safe to buy?

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