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R319 ULK

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,804 mi
Last recorded111,804 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 111,804 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 106,356 miles

handbrake lever slightly high,o/s rear wheel bearing has slight play,oil leak,both front discs slightly pitted,both front antiroll bar linkage slight play,both front steering system slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2011 105,337 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 104,618 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 104,618 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 96,621 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 88,140 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corode and has a minor leak

handbrake travels high needs adjustment

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to crack around inner and outer wall of tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2008 88,140 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corode and has a minor leak

handbrake travels high needs adjustment

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to crack around inner and outer wall of tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2007 80,859 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 68,993 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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R319 ULK 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 R319 ULK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R319 ULK registered?

R319 ULK is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R319 ULK safe to buy?

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