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P7 BUR

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,258 mi
Last recorded57,258 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 BUR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 57,258 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 57,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 52,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

aux belt perished

Fail 4 Oct 2024 52,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded in prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

aux belt perished

Pass 26 Sep 2023 48,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 46,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 43,305 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 43,294 miles

Emissions not tested due to the engine over heating on cat test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 41,149 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 40,391 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 39,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 39,081 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,008 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,898 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 35,577 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,582 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,936 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,316 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,152 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 31,315 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,135 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 28,341 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,628 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 25,501 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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P7 BUR is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P7 BUR, 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 P7 BUR registered?

P7 BUR is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is P7 BUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 BUR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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