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R449 SGF

1998 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,576 mi
Last recorded91,576 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 SGF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 91,576 miles

nearside front tie rod has slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2012 84,658 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 84,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 80,211 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,799 miles

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

tracking

Fail 22 Sep 2010 73,799 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

tracking

Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,115 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 69,291 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 65,555 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 65,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 May 2006 59,403 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 59,403 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SGF is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SGF, 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 R449 SGF registered?

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

Is R449 SGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 SGF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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