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R352 ANO

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,299 mi
Last recorded139,299 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 ANO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 139,299 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 127,955 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 127,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 122,635 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 112,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 105,019 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 105,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 96,230 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 88,426 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 74,680 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 74,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R352 ANO is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R352 ANO, 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 R352 ANO registered?

R352 ANO is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 17 January 1998.

Is R352 ANO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R352 ANO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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