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R283 JPM

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,193 mi
Last recorded50,193 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 JPM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2017 50,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to limit (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 13 years old (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre 13 years old

dampness around power steering pump/reservoir

o/s headlight condensated

o/s/f outer door handle poor operation

oil leak

slight movement in o/s steering arm

Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,226 miles

4x tyres perished/cracked

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

Nearside Front tyre 12 years old

Nearside Rear 18 years old

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre 12 years old

Offside Front washer jet partialy blocked

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

Offside Rear tyre 12 years old

dampness/slight leak power steering pump/resivior area

front and rear bump stops perished/cracked

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak engine

Fail 2 Jun 2016 48,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

4x tyres perished/cracked

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

Nearside Front tyre 12 years old

Nearside Rear 18 years old

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre 12 years old

Offside Front washer jet partialy blocked

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

Offside Rear tyre 12 years old

dampness/slight leak power steering pump/resivior area

front and rear bump stops perished/cracked

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak engine

Pass 26 May 2015 44,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 42,857 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 41,545 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 40,270 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 38,847 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 37,584 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 36,022 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 34,504 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 33,462 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,457 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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R283 JPM is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R283 JPM, 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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R283 JPM is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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