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Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
BRAKE INSPECTION
CAM COVER GASKET LEAKING
CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES
EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE AND INSECURE
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE AGE CRACKED
NSF FOGLAMP BROKEN
RATTLE ON REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS
UNABLE TO READ DIGITAL MILEAGE DISPLAY(FAULTY DISPLAY PANEL)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
BRAKE INSPECTION
CAM COVER GASKET LEAKING
CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES
EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE AND INSECURE
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE AGE CRACKED
NSF FOGLAMP BROKEN
RATTLE ON REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS
UNABLE TO READ DIGITAL MILEAGE DISPLAY(FAULTY DISPLAY PANEL)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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R349 VCF is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver 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 R349 VCF, 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 R349 VCF registered?
R349 VCF is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 11 February 1998.
Is R349 VCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R349 VCF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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