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M3 WKS

1998 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

141,752 mi
Last recorded141,752 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 WKS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 141,752 miles

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

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

sills covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2014 138,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside headlight has a poor image

Fail 9 Jan 2014 138,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside headlight has a poor image

Pass 9 Jan 2013 135,862 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 135,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 133,748 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 133,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 130,547 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 130,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 118,452 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 118,452 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 107,286 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 107,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

body and wheels scratched

both front tyres worn to 2mm

front n/plate cracked

rear brake pads worn

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 1 Dec 2006 94,787 miles

body scratched/dented

both o/s tyres worn to limit (1.6mm)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 28 Nov 2006 94,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

body scratched/dented

corrosion on rear brake pipes

o/s/r tyre worn to limit(1.6mm)

o/s/r tyre worn to limit(1.6mm)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 79,888 miles

air bag light on

bonnet scratched

corrosion on rear brake pipes

crack in n/s/r lamp

drive belt area noisy

exhaust floor heatshield insecure

front lower arm bushes cracked

moisture in headlamps

o/s repeater light bulb faded

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight movement in both bottom ball joints

Fail 1 Dec 2005 79,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust heat shield dropped on to the exhaust

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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M3 WKS is a 1998 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 M3 WKS, 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 M3 WKS registered?

M3 WKS is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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