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R349 VRX

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,148 mi
Last recorded100,148 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 VRX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 100,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 99,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 99,174 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 99,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 97,904 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 97,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 95,591 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 93,315 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 93,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 91,074 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 91,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,832 miles

o/s/r tyre edge low

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 10 Sep 2012 86,336 miles

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 9 Sep 2011 83,704 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,122 miles

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

offside front tyre wear uneven on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2010 80,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wear uneven on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 75,695 miles

oil leak front of engine

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2008 70,511 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 70,511 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 63,855 miles

both rear tyres at 2mm and perishing in tread

child seat fitted in nearside rear position therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly

gearbox exhaust support corroded

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 29 Sep 2006 56,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted in nearside rear position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly

offside front tyre at 2-3mm

Pass 29 Sep 2006 56,936 miles

child seat fitted in nearside rear position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly

offside front tyre at 2-3mm

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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R349 VRX is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VRX, 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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R349 VRX is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R349 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 VRX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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