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R319 OMD

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,654 mi
Last recorded94,654 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 OMD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 94,654 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,570 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

all tyres perrished in side walls

front flexi pipes slightly perrished

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,215 miles

all tyres slightly perrished

Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,622 miles

all tyres slightly perrished side walls

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2009 82,725 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 79,046 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 79,046 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 69,789 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 60,720 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 60,720 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R319 OMD is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R319 OMD, 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 R319 OMD registered?

R319 OMD is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R319 OMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R319 OMD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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