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R362 ANP

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,517 mi
Last recorded153,517 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 ANP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2010 153,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 149,066 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play at fixings

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2009 149,066 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Both front steering arms have slight play at fixings

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2008 144,737 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front steering arms have slight play at fixings

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 144,737 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front steering arms have slight play at fixings

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 140,659 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 122,945 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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R362 ANP is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R362 ANP, 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 R362 ANP registered?

R362 ANP is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R362 ANP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R362 ANP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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