MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,440 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
near side rear lamp lens damaged
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
foot brake pedal has little reserve travel
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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R394 WLC is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R394 WLC, 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 R394 WLC registered?
R394 WLC is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 9 February 1998.
Is R394 WLC safe to buy?
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