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R3 MOB

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

62,686 mi
Last recorded62,686 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 MOB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 62,686 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 61,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 59,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 59,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 57,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 55,897 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 54,058 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 52,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 50,402 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,611 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 48,695 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,688 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 46,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,763 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,930 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,816 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,465 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,186 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW ON LINING MATERIAL

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,955 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,603 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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R3 MOB is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 R3 MOB, 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 R3 MOB registered?

R3 MOB is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R3 MOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 MOB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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