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E8 SCJ

2018 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,605 mi
Last recorded88,605 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 SCJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 88,605 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 88,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 79,077 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 79,077 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 69,022 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 56,783 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 43,059 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 37,070 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 37,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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E8 SCJ is a 2018 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 57,092 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 E8 SCJ, 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 8 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E8 SCJ registered?

E8 SCJ is a 2018 BMW 316, first registered on 12 February 2018.

Is E8 SCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 SCJ shows 9 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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