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S687 OHN

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,404 mi
Last recorded134,404 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS687 OHN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 134,404 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2021 134,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 133,634 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 132,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / jacking point (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / jacking point (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 132,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / jacking point (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / jacking point (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 132,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 128,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 123,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 123,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2012 114,900 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 103,673 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 103,673 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 95,254 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 80,164 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 80,164 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 76,550 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 76,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 68,236 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 62,821 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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S687 OHN is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S687 OHN, 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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S687 OHN is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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