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R347 KEC

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,997 mi
Last recorded119,997 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 KEC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 119,997 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge.

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on edge

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 111,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2009 111,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2008 103,961 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 97,571 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 91,027 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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R347 KEC is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R347 KEC, 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 R347 KEC registered?

R347 KEC is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R347 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R347 KEC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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