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M1 GGT

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,337 mi
Last recorded82,337 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 GGT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 82,337 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,321 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 72,086 miles

Oil leak

front wiper blades torn at edges

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,956 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 22 Mar 2011 61,956 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2009 59,740 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 59,631 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

airbag light on

rear diff plug slight leak

Pass 19 Sep 2006 58,994 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

airbag light on

Pass 1 Oct 2005 55,828 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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M1 GGT is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M1 GGT, 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 M1 GGT registered?

M1 GGT is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is M1 GGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 GGT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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