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R260 WLD

1998 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

19,284 mi
Last recorded19,284 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 WLD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 19,284 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 19,140 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,047 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 18,887 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,706 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 18,392 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 18,005 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 17,515 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,967 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,298 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 15,576 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,576 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 14,637 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 13,772 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,793 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 WLD is a 1998 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WLD, 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 R260 WLD registered?

R260 WLD is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R260 WLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R260 WLD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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