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R336 JPL

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,757 mi
Last recorded154,757 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 JPL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 154,757 miles

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Pass 13 Sep 2018 140,227 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 69,796 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 69,701 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 64,652 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 61,765 miles

exhaust corroded badly

front brake pads appear low

spare tyre low in pressure

Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,939 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 58,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,679 miles

both front wipers are split

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2011 54,503 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 54,503 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,678 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 46,669 miles

Oil leak

Rear no. plate slightly faded.

Fail 25 Nov 2008 41,650 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 41,650 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,692 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 37,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,858 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 34,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 31,305 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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R336 JPL is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R336 JPL, 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 R336 JPL registered?

R336 JPL is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R336 JPL safe to buy?

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