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R362 EKK

1998 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,063 mi
Last recorded216,063 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 EKK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 216,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

abs system removed when retested, no pump/module fitted

all brake pipes corroded

all flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

boot gas struts worn

front wheels rub on inner arches when on fuul lock jacked up

fuel pipes corroded

n/s floor / sill corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

oil leak

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tyres worn

Fail 13 Oct 2011 215,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes corroded

all flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

boot gas struts worn

front wheels rub on inner arches when on fuul lock jacked up

fuel pipes corroded

n/s floor / sill corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

oil leak

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tyres worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 203,007 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Front tyres different size to rear.

Oil leak

rubbing on both front inner wheel archs.

Fail 22 Oct 2010 203,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Front tyres different size to rear.

Oil leak

rubbing on both front inner wheel archs.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 190,375 miles

Evidence of tyres fouling inner wheel arches on nearside and offside at some point

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 178,267 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 178,267 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

offside engine mounting defective

Pass 3 Oct 2007 166,875 miles

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

o/s/f wheel slightly noisey

Pass 14 Oct 2006 138,545 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 EKK is a 1998 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R362 EKK, 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 R362 EKK registered?

R362 EKK is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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