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A8 GAA

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,550 mi
Last recorded111,550 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GAA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 111,550 miles

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

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

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 16 Jul 2009 111,311 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 111,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 110,476 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 110,472 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 109,235 miles

n/s and o/s front shockers weak

rear exhaust hanger rubber cracked

Pass 10 May 2006 107,038 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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A8 GAA is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A8 GAA, 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 A8 GAA registered?

A8 GAA is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is A8 GAA safe to buy?

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