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R418 POB

1998 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,968 mi
Last recorded141,968 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 POB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 141,968 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 141,817 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 135,384 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 128,081 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 121,026 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 107,670 miles

slight fluid leak on power steering pump †off side rear tyre on wear limit

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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R418 POB is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R418 POB, 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 R418 POB registered?

R418 POB is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R418 POB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R418 POB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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