MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,128 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
air bag warning lamp staying on
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag warning lamp staying on
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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R307 VYX is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R307 VYX, 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 R307 VYX registered?
R307 VYX is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 26 May 1998.
Is R307 VYX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R307 VYX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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