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R289 OEN

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,953 mi
Last recorded73,953 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 OEN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,953 miles

rear brakes passed on limit

rear brakes slightly binding

wipers smearing slightly - oil leak due to oil leak - c/o passed on limits

Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,662 miles

rear registration plate marked

Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,736 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 68,732 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear parking brake slow to read

Fail 28 Feb 2013 67,759 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

air bag light on

marks in windscreen

nearside rear parking brake slow to read

Pass 28 Feb 2013 67,759 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

marks in windscreen

nearside rear parking brake slow to read

Pass 29 Feb 2012 66,440 miles

air bag light on

rear registration plate marked

Pass 26 Feb 2011 65,360 miles

air bag light on

minor scratches in windscreen

Fail 25 Feb 2011 65,360 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

air bag light on

minor scratches in windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2010 64,068 miles

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

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

air bag light on

marks in windscreen

nearside door mirror damaged

rear registration plate marked

Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,584 miles

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 25 Feb 2009 61,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 25 Feb 2008 59,013 miles

Oil leak

air bag warning light staying on

Fail 25 Feb 2008 59,013 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 26 Feb 2007 56,348 miles

air bag light staying on

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2006 53,975 miles

air bag light stays on

oil leak on engine

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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R289 OEN is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R289 OEN, 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 R289 OEN registered?

R289 OEN is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R289 OEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R289 OEN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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