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R329 VYX

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,634 mi
Last recorded210,634 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 VYX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 210,634 miles

Both rear brake discs worn

Nearside rear brake inner pad may be wearing thin

Nearside rear handbrake performance slightly weak

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 210,633 miles

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

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

Both rear brake discs worn

Nearside rear brake inner pad may be wearing thin

Nearside rear handbrake performance slightly weak

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 201,324 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 201,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 189,233 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2013 189,233 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 178,684 miles

both front flexible brake hoses perished

slight dampness o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 22 Nov 2011 165,294 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner sidelight bulb not working

Pass 16 Nov 2010 154,185 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 154,157 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 140,873 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 140,872 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 128,710 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 123,132 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 118,937 miles

Brake discs show slight wear.

Front brakes are slight out of ballance.

Offside rear tyre perishing at side walls.

Rear steel brake pipes rusty.

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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R329 VYX is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R329 VYX, 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 R329 VYX registered?

R329 VYX is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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