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R346 CAX

1998 BMW 316

Green Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,194 mi
Last recorded94,194 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 CAX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 94,194 miles

nearside rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2012 80,252 miles

Centre stop light not working.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 80,233 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre stop light not working.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 76,513 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 72,165 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 67,494 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre brake light inop

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,430 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 61,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front 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 26 Jan 2007 56,298 miles

both front tyres worn in inner edge

play in offside rear wishbone bush

Pass 5 Jan 2006 51,270 miles

slight noise in diff bearings

slight play in steering rack

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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R346 CAX is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R346 CAX, 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

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What year was R346 CAX registered?

R346 CAX is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R346 CAX safe to buy?

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