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S226 OHN

1998 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,471 mi
Last recorded143,471 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 118103,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 OHN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 143,471 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 135,662 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 135,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 123,375 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 123,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2007 115,589 miles

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 106,249 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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S226 OHN is a 1998 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 103,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S226 OHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S226 OHN registered?

S226 OHN is a 1998 BMW 118, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S226 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S226 OHN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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