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L555 YES

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,123 mi
Last recorded88,123 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 YES
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2011 88,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs poor and noise at n/s/r brake

Pass 9 Oct 2009 86,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 86,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 85,318 miles

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2007 82,967 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 82,967 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 77,385 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 77,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 72,963 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2005 72,963 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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L555 YES is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L555 YES, 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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L555 YES is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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