MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,496 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
airbag light on
corrosion to rear metal brake pipes from flexies around fuel tank
front brake hoses perished
n/s parking brake weak
oil leak
rear tyre outer sidewalls damaged
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
slight blow to exhaust centre pipe
airbag light on
blow to centre pipe joint
different size wheels front to rear
front brake hoses perished
front number plate loose
front shock absorbers damp and weak
non-standard rear silencer fitted
o/s and n/s drop link bushes perished
o/s rear inner sidelight inoperative
o/s rear tyre outer sidewall damaged
oil leak
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear number plate delaminated
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
non-standard rear silencer fitted
airbag light on
blow to centre pipe joint
different size wheels front to rear
front brake hoses perished
front number plate loose
front shock absorbers damp and weak
o/s and n/s drop link bushes perished
o/s rear inner sidelight inoperative
o/s rear tyre outer sidewall damaged
oil leak
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear number plate delaminated
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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R345 SSD is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R345 SSD, 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 R345 SSD registered?
R345 SSD is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 5 January 1998.
Is R345 SSD safe to buy?
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