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R272 PDD

1998 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,744 mi
Last recorded114,744 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 PDD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 114,744 miles

All jacking points corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded but no sharp edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 107,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four jacking points corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2018 107,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four jacking points corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2017 102,682 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 101,277 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 101,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 96,548 miles

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

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Slight coolant leak

Slight oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 96,548 miles

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

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

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Slight coolant leak

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,052 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 88,052 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 82,072 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,072 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,558 miles

brake pipes covered in copperslip

car very wet when tested

exhaust deteriorating

front tyres wearing low

slight play in o/s/f suspension

Pass 13 Jun 2011 72,794 miles

rear silencer very rusty

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

all brake pipes starting to corode

front number plate cracked

very small cracks in both front brake hoses

Fail 13 Jun 2011 72,794 miles

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

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

all brake pipes starting to corode

front number plate cracked

rear silencer very rusty

very small cracks in both front brake hoses

Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,444 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,453 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2008 63,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear tyres 2mm on inner edge

slight play in both front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2008 63,277 miles

rear tyres 2mm on inner edge

slight play in both front antiroll bar bushes

Fail 3 Jul 2007 60,118 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 60,118 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 56,199 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 53,921 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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R272 PDD is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R272 PDD, 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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R272 PDD is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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