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R308 LBF

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,627 mi
Last recorded89,627 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 LBF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 89,627 miles

Spare tyre defective

rear seat missing

Pass 2 Apr 2008 85,533 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 85,533 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 79,612 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 79,612 miles

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

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

ADVISE NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE TWO NAILS IN O/S/R TYRE

ADVISE REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 28 Mar 2006 73,923 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT †CORROSION NOTICED ON N/S/R BRAKE PIPE

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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R308 LBF is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R308 LBF, 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 R308 LBF registered?

R308 LBF is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R308 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 LBF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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