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M111 BBW

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 BBW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025
Pass 23 Nov 2024 84,504 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 81,210 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022
Pass 12 Nov 2021 74,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 70,124 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 70,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018

both front tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 27 Mar 2017

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 60,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,331 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 51,643 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 51,643 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 49,744 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 49,744 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 47,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 47,166 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,121 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,045 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,222 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,685 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perrished

front brake pads worn

rear brake hoses metal ends corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,369 miles

front pads worn

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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M111 BBW is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M111 BBW, 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 M111 BBW registered?

M111 BBW is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is M111 BBW safe to buy?

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