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R288 PEO

1998 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,574 mi
Last recorded128,574 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 PEO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 128,574 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 117,790 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 117,448 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 111,869 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 104,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 94,136 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 87,099 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 77,389 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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R288 PEO is a 1998 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R288 PEO, 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 R288 PEO registered?

R288 PEO is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R288 PEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 PEO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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