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H9 YBM

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,110 mi
Last recorded61,110 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 YBM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 61,110 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 60,667 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 52,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 45,974 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 36,453 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 36,451 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear beam bushes perished

Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,000 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,557 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,264 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,883 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 28,793 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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H9 YBM is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H9 YBM, 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 H9 YBM registered?

H9 YBM is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is H9 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H9 YBM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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