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R395 LDL

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,744 mi
Last recorded151,744 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 LDL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 151,744 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 151,744 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 142,673 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 142,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2011 134,472 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre 2mm tread remaining and bold on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2011 134,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre 2mm tread remaining and bold on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2010 125,684 miles

dampness around steering rack area

front brake uneveness on limit

Fail 28 Jun 2010 125,646 miles

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

dampness around steering rack area

front brake uneveness on limit

Pass 21 May 2009 118,230 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 118,228 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded rear ends

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 111,473 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 103,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

power steering leak

Pass 11 Apr 2006 89,109 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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R395 LDL is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R395 LDL, 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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R395 LDL is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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