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R321 NKB

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,543 mi
Last recorded119,543 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 NKB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 119,543 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 119,543 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 118,558 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 110,869 miles

Exhaust fouling and rubber deteriorated at the rear.

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in a ball joint

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 110,769 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust fouling and rubber deteriorated at the rear.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in a ball joint

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 102,013 miles

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 4 Feb 2014 94,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 86,944 miles

Air bag warning lamp present

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 86,944 miles

Air bag warning lamp present

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,753 miles

Air bag warning lamp present

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 76,130 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 76,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,878 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 65,290 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 59,457 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 54,603 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 50,039 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 50,037 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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R321 NKB is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R321 NKB, 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 R321 NKB registered?

R321 NKB is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R321 NKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 NKB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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