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R260 VJB

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,233 mi
Last recorded80,233 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 VJB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 80,233 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 80,233 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 79,767 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 79,767 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,190 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 79,160 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,473 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriated

powersteering pipe sweaty

powersteering rack shows signs of a leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 77,473 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center exhaust bracket 1 nut missing causing rattle

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriated

powersteering pipe sweaty

powersteering rack shows signs of a leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,508 miles

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

both front wipers split

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriated

power steering shows signs of a leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 73,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,766 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,848 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 66,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 63,848 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 60,038 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 57,317 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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R260 VJB is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R260 VJB, 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 R260 VJB registered?

R260 VJB is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R260 VJB safe to buy?

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