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R419 BHK

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,761 mi
Last recorded181,761 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 BHK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2012 181,761 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 171,809 miles

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 166,202 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 155,088 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 145,092 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 131,684 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 118,860 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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R419 BHK is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R419 BHK, 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 R419 BHK registered?

R419 BHK is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R419 BHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 BHK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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