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R405 FND

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,322 mi
Last recorded108,322 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 FND
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 108,322 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

some steering and susspention bushes starting to wear

Pass 22 Mar 2011 100,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front tyres close to limit

Pass 7 Apr 2010 93,500 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres are starting to wear in centre

rear tail gate struts are weak

slight play in front lower ball joint rubber mountings

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jun 2009 90,684 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Jun 2008 86,902 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 86,902 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 May 2007 82,838 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 82,838 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2006 78,454 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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R405 FND is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R405 FND, 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 R405 FND registered?

R405 FND is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R405 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for R405 FND shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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