MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,322 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust starting to corrode
some steering and susspention bushes starting to wear
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
front tyres close to limit
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
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
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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