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R403 WGU

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,895 mi
Last recorded152,895 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 WGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 152,895 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 152,523 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 152,518 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 152,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 152,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 151,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 151,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded 3xpipes from abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 148,900 miles

Exhaust heatsheild insecure

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 146,383 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 146,377 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 138,604 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 131,276 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 119,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 108,947 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 108,936 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 97,750 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 86,400 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 79,147 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 72,344 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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R403 WGU is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R403 WGU, 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 R403 WGU registered?

R403 WGU is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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