MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,953 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear brakes passed on limit
rear brakes slightly binding
wipers smearing slightly - oil leak due to oil leak - c/o passed on limits
rear registration plate marked
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
nearside rear parking brake slow to read
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
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
air bag light on
rear registration plate marked
air bag light on
minor scratches in windscreen
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
air bag light on
minor scratches in windscreen
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
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
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
Oil leak
air bag warning light staying on
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
air bag light staying on
Oil leak
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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