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TAZ 2078

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

129,172 mi
Last recorded129,172 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 2078
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2012 129,172 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 125,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 125,165 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 120,323 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 120,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 113,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 113,551 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 106,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 106,349 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 101,489 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 101,489 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 95,102 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 95,102 miles

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

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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TAZ 2078 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 46.2%.

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 TAZ 2078, 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 TAZ 2078?

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What year was TAZ 2078 registered?

TAZ 2078 is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is TAZ 2078 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAZ 2078 shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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