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R404 POE

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,723 mi
Last recorded115,723 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 POE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 115,723 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 105,868 miles

Offside Front outer disc face very corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 105,868 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center rubber missing , exhaust hard up against subframe (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported gearbox mount for exhaust missing (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front outer disc face very corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 103,994 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 103,994 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 102,243 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 13 Jan 2014
Fail 9 Jan 2014

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 91,483 miles

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2011 84,950 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 84,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front discs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 76,586 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 76,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 65,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 52,375 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 44,237 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 39,946 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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R404 POE is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R404 POE, 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 R404 POE registered?

R404 POE is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R404 POE safe to buy?

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