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C15 MJD

1998 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,198 mi
Last recorded157,198 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 MJD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 157,198 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2013 157,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 151,170 miles

Both wipers deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 151,151 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both wipers deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 146,459 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 138,604 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 138,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 130,825 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 130,825 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 122,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 116,435 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 109,326 miles

o/s front tyre worn close to legal limit

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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C15 MJD is a 1998 BMW 316 in White 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 C15 MJD, 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 C15 MJD registered?

C15 MJD is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is C15 MJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 MJD 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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