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R461 JPH

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,443 mi
Last recorded119,443 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 JPH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 119,443 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 119,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 113,423 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 113,410 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 106,176 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON ( 2MM ) TREAD.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 98,688 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 98,688 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 91,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside headlamp chipped

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2008 91,462 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside headlamp chipped

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2007 84,575 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS A STONE CHIP IN "A" ZONE BUT NOT EXCEEDING 10 MM AT PRESENT

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER IS LEAKING

Fail 17 Oct 2007 84,575 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS A STONE CHIP IN "A" ZONE BUT NOT EXCEEDING 10 MM AT PRESENT

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER IS LEAKING

Pass 19 Oct 2006 79,265 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 79,231 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

AIR CONDITIONING BELT CRACKED

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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R461 JPH is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R461 JPH, 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 R461 JPH registered?

R461 JPH is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R461 JPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 JPH shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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