MOT Status
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29,520 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush has slight movement
Offside Front suspension arm rubber bush has slight movement
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f brake binding.
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for M26 SUE shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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