MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R246 WLN is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R246 WLN, 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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R246 WLN is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 8 May 1998.
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