MOT Status
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86,326 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R351 ERO is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 R351 ERO, 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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How do I check the history of R351 ERO?
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What year was R351 ERO registered?
R351 ERO is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 13 March 1998.
Is R351 ERO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R351 ERO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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