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R292 MAP

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,990 mi
Last recorded77,990 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 MAP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 77,990 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

chip to screen

Fail 16 Feb 2011 76,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

chip to screen

Pass 19 Feb 2010 74,425 miles

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

cat/centre section of exhaust poor condtion rattles

centre exhaust bracket corrded heavily

chips to screen

damage to outer sill

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on outer egde on 1.6mm limit

slight play in lower arm bushes

Fail 12 Feb 2010 74,388 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cat/centre section of exhaust poor condtion rattles

centre exhaust bracket corrded heavily

chips to screen

damage to outer sill

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on outer egde on 1.6mm limit

slight play in lower arm bushes

Pass 19 Jan 2009 72,273 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front shocks weak

handbrake travel high

n/s/r tyre wearing low to limit

play in front arm bushes

rear exhaust in poor condtion

slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 21 Jan 2008 70,433 miles

handbrake high

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 14 Feb 2007 69,457 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes pads low

material hanging from a pillar

Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,457 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes pads low

material hanging from a pillar

Pass 25 Jan 2006 67,779 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear subframe outer mounting bushes starting to split.this may result in unit becoming displaced and feel as if the vehicle is partialy steering from the rear.

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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R292 MAP is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R292 MAP, 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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R292 MAP is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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