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R449 ORU

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,442 mi
Last recorded114,442 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 ORU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 114,442 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 114,387 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2013 109,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 102,500 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 94,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake slight low effort

Pass 19 Jun 2010 87,374 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 79,152 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 70,172 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2007 62,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 60,356 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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R449 ORU is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R449 ORU, 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

How do I check the history of R449 ORU?

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What year was R449 ORU registered?

R449 ORU is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R449 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 ORU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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