MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,343 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bonnet support gas struts weak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside and offside rear brake discs rusted / pitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bonnet support gas struts weak
nearside and offside rear brake discs rusted / pitted
nearside + offside rear brake pipes to flexis corroded
screen scratched
slight play steering rack
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S689 OBV is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 S689 OBV, 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 S689 OBV registered?
S689 OBV is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S689 OBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S689 OBV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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