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R297 WLN

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,902 mi
Last recorded99,902 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 WLN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2011 99,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside front tyre on minimum legal limit

slight play in both front bottom balljoints

Pass 16 Aug 2011 99,902 miles

nearside front tyre on minimum legal limit

slight play in both front bottom balljoints

Pass 19 Aug 2010 99,667 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 99,665 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2009 93,602 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 93,602 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 86,016 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 86,016 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 78,746 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 72,053 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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R297 WLN is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R297 WLN, 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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R297 WLN is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R297 WLN safe to buy?

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