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R269 EOB

1998 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,094 mi
Last recorded83,094 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 EOB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,094 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

tank straps rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,501 miles

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

power steering pipe to resiour damp no posstive leaks and steering rack damp no posstive leaks

Fail 27 Feb 2015 79,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

power steering pipe to resiour damp no posstive leaks and steering rack damp no posstive leaks

Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,515 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 76,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 74,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise n/s/r tyre on 1.6 mm

Fail 18 Feb 2013 74,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s/r tyre on 1.6 mm

Pass 29 Feb 2012 66,677 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 60,030 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 56,434 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 51,409 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,838 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,001 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 37,132 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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R269 EOB is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R269 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.

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What year was R269 EOB registered?

R269 EOB is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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