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R35 BNO

1998 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,974 mi
Last recorded84,974 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 BNO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 84,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,536 miles

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

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

lhf and rhr tyre cracking due to age

Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,048 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 80,036 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2009 76,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 73,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,616 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
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R35 BNO is a 1998 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R35 BNO, 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 R35 BNO registered?

R35 BNO is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R35 BNO safe to buy?

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