MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,925 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
auxillery drive belts cracked
exhaust downpipe mounting missing
nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play
nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked
rear exhaust silencer blowing slightly
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front, rear wish bone bushes splitting
exhaust downpipe bracket broken
power steering and a/c belts cracked
rear exhaust silencer very rusty and blowing slightly
slight roughness in steering rack
both front, rear wish bone bushes splitting
exhaust downpipe bracket broken
power steering and a/c belts cracked
rear exhaust silencer very rusty and blowing slightly
slight roughness in steering rack
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R342 BDX is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R342 BDX, 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 R342 BDX registered?
R342 BDX is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 28 April 1998.
Is R342 BDX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R342 BDX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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