MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
both front tyres worn edges
front brake pads low
offside front flexy perished
rear diff noisey
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear tyres worn edges
rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
both front tyres worn edges
front brake pads low
offside front flexy perished
offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear tyres worn edges
rear wheel arches corroded
front flexy brake hose's perished
frot engine mounts perished
offsdie front seat back rest has movement
offside front headlight damaged
rear metal brake pipes corroded
steering rack oil soaked
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
Non obligatory mirror damaged
heatshield damaged / /both rear and nsf jacking pads missing
os headlight cracked /
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
heatshield damaged / /both rear and nsf jacking pads missing
oil low
os headlight cracked /
Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pad warning lamp on
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
brake pad warning lamp on
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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R357 KMR is a 1998 BMW 316 in White 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 R357 KMR, 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 R357 KMR registered?
R357 KMR is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 13 January 1998.
Is R357 KMR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R357 KMR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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