CarVerify

Free Car Check

R34 GAE

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

120,826 mi
Last recorded120,826 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 GAE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 120,826 miles

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

air bag light on

drivers door panel missing

steering lock not working ignition switch faulty

tail box deterioated

Fail 29 Feb 2012 120,826 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

drivers door panel missing

steering lock not working ignition switch faulty

tail box deterioated

Fail 22 Feb 2012 120,722 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Airbag light on

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ignition switch faulty

tail box deterioated

Pass 15 Feb 2011 110,786 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

airbag light on

ignition switch faulty, started with screwdriver

Fail 9 Feb 2011 110,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

airbag light on

ignition switch faulty, started with screwdriver

Pass 1 Mar 2010 101,487 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Fail 22 Feb 2010 101,369 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 24 Feb 2009 90,250 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 90,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,607 miles

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

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

both wiper blades have started to split

the n/s/f tyre is worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Feb 2007 74,626 miles

Rear silencer corroded.o/s/r tyre worn low in centre of tread.Rear brake pipes started to corrode.

Fail 19 Feb 2007 74,541 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Rear silencer corroded.o/s/r tyre worn low in centre of tread.Rear brake pipes started to corroded.

Fail 29 Jan 2007 74,297 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded.o/s/r tyre worn low in centre.

Pass 25 Feb 2006 70,099 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 69,708 miles

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

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

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

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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R34 GAE is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R34 GAE, 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

How do I check the history of R34 GAE?

You can check the full history of R34 GAE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R34 GAE registered?

R34 GAE is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R34 GAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R34 GAE shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R34 GAE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R34 GAE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.