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M26 SUE

1998 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,520 mi
Last recorded29,520 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 SUE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 29,520 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer is corroded

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 28,814 miles

Exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe from the pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 28,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear and front to rear 5x total (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective No pressure, spare under vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2023 27,902 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 27,754 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 27,535 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 27,330 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 26,986 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 26,712 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 26,330 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush has slight movement

Offside Front suspension arm rubber bush has slight movement

Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,698 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 24,946 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 24,310 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 23,121 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,573 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,329 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 19,112 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,126 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,942 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 15,087 miles

n/s/f brake binding.

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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M26 SUE is a 1998 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M26 SUE, 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

How do I check the history of M26 SUE?

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What year was M26 SUE registered?

M26 SUE is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is M26 SUE safe to buy?

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