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R352 JWH

1998 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,613 mi
Last recorded40,613 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 JWH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 40,613 miles

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

rear coil srings getting rusty

Fail 16 Dec 2015 40,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on the joiner (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear coil srings getting rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2014 39,028 miles

both front brake hoses starting to split

Fail 26 Nov 2014 39,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake hoses starting to split

Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust tail box getting rusty

n/s/f n/s/r tyres bald on outer edges and starting to split

o/s/f tyre starting to split

o/s/r tyre getting low and starting to split

Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust tail box getting rusty and baffles broken up

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges starting to split and going out of shape

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge starting to split and going out of shape

o/s/f tyre going out of shape and starting to split

o/s/r tyre going out of shape and starting to split

Fail 8 Nov 2012 35,802 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust tail box getting rusty and baffles broken up

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges starting to split and going out of shape

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge starting to split and going out of shape

o/s/f tyre going out of shape and starting to split

o/s/r tyre going out of shape and starting to split

Pass 15 Nov 2011 34,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all four tyres going out of shape and starting to split

both front brakes slighty binding on

n/s/f n/s/r tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,591 miles

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

front brake discs slighty worn

front brakes pads getting low

Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,004 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,505 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 29,501 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 27,959 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2007 27,959 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,534 miles

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 JWH is a 1998 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JWH, 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

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What year was R352 JWH registered?

R352 JWH is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R352 JWH safe to buy?

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