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P50 PRE

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,854 mi
Last recorded47,854 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 PRE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 47,854 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 47,270 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 46,221 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 45,591 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 44,571 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 44,214 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 43,537 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 41,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,672 miles

nearside rear tyre worn too legal limit

Pass 25 Aug 2016 38,512 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,853 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,884 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 34,917 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,241 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,162 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,444 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,159 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,312 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,762 miles

both front & N/S/R Tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 4 Aug 2006 23,472 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 23,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All 4 tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Handbrake high

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P50 PRE is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P50 PRE, 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

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What year was P50 PRE registered?

P50 PRE is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is P50 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P50 PRE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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