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R446 VJM

1998 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,862 mi
Last recorded146,862 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 VJM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 146,862 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 143,859 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 125,120 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 118,552 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Badly corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 112,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 107,000 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 107,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Radiator leaking.

Pass 9 May 2014 99,468 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low. Both front brake hoses starting to perish. Tyres getting low on tread. Rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,238 miles

Exhaust clamp starting to corrode.

Pass 21 May 2012 86,338 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 18 May 2011 80,664 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 80,664 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 73,805 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 62,584 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 62,584 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 55,414 miles

n/s/f tyre down to 1.6mm on outer edge. o/s/r tyre down to 3mm and has nail in. n/s/r tyre down to 2.5mm

Pass 11 May 2007 49,882 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 45,174 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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R446 VJM is a 1998 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R446 VJM, 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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R446 VJM is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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