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R326 VHL

1998 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,454 mi
Last recorded92,454 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 VHL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 92,454 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 91,962 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 91,960 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,344 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 88,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,135 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,454 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 60,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,298 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 49,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,546 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 38,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,469 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 30,468 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 18 Feb 2012 25,450 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,677 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 15,700 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 14,656 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 13,336 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 11,705 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 10,132 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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R326 VHL is a 1998 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R326 VHL, 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

How do I check the history of R326 VHL?

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What year was R326 VHL registered?

R326 VHL is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R326 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 VHL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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