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R322 LPH

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,646 mi
Last recorded109,646 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 LPH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2015 109,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 107,956 miles

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

radiator leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2013 105,653 miles

engine oil leaks

slight play in lower steering coloum uj

tail gate struts weak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 103,184 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 100,859 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 94,740 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 87,893 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 80,124 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 73,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 67,522 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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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R322 LPH 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 100%.

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 R322 LPH, 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 R322 LPH registered?

R322 LPH is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R322 LPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R322 LPH shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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