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S689 OBV

1998 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,343 mi
Last recorded106,343 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 OBV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 106,343 miles

bonnet support gas struts weak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside rear brake discs rusted / pitted

Fail 26 Oct 2011 106,343 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 102,200 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 98,356 miles

nearside + offside rear brake pipes to flexis corroded

screen scratched

slight play steering rack

Pass 20 May 2008 95,927 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 92,885 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 82,013 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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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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