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R411 YEC

1998 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,899 mi
Last recorded110,899 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 YEC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 110,899 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 110,899 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 101,279 miles

slight exhaust leak from manifold area

Pass 4 Aug 2010 89,490 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Aug 2010 89,490 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Aug 2009 80,639 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 80,639 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 71,591 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 66,623 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 61,836 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 61,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R411 YEC is a 1998 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R411 YEC, 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 R411 YEC registered?

R411 YEC is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R411 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R411 YEC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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