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YDZ 8265

1998 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,442 mi
Last recorded106,442 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDZ 8265
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2010 106,442 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 90,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 87,088 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 80,324 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 72,098 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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YDZ 8265 is a 1998 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YDZ 8265, 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

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What year was YDZ 8265 registered?

YDZ 8265 is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is YDZ 8265 safe to buy?

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