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R267 EOB

1998 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,647 mi
Last recorded154,647 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 EOB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2012 154,647 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 154,647 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 184,454 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 184,182 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 171,558 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 171,558 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 163,588 miles

o/s r mirror back missing causing a sharp object

Fail 6 Jan 2009 163,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s r mirror back missing causing a sharp object

Fail 26 Nov 2007 158,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 158,540 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 149,548 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 149,548 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 141,872 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 141,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R267 EOB is a 1998 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R267 EOB, 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 R267 EOB registered?

R267 EOB is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R267 EOB safe to buy?

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