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R41 TNP

1998 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,147 mi
Last recorded57,147 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 TNP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 57,147 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 54,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,010 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 52,010 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,773 miles

offside rear slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,733 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 42,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,538 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,445 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 38,138 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,807 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 32,841 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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R41 TNP is a 1998 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R41 TNP, 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 R41 TNP registered?

R41 TNP is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R41 TNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R41 TNP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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