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S693 AOJ

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,520 mi
Last recorded65,520 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 AOJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 65,520 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 62,750 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 60,602 miles

Nearside Front lower wing has corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 57,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

n/s/f wing has hole caused by corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2020 57,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f wing has hole caused by corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2019 54,222 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 54,220 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 50,441 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 50,441 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,978 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,666 miles

Front brake flexi hoses cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,863 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,747 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside tyre wall perished

offside front tyre wall perished

offside rear tyre wall perished

Fail 6 Sep 2013 42,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside tyre wall perished

offside front tyre wall perished

offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,436 miles

all tyres perishing

both front flexi hoses staring to perish

front pads wearinglow

noise on front n/s

rear coil spring corroding

Fail 11 Sep 2012 40,432 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all tyres perishing

both front flexi hoses staring to perish

front pads wearinglow

noise on front n/s

rear coil spring corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,557 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 37,557 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,238 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 34,238 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,913 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,527 miles

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

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

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

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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S693 AOJ is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S693 AOJ, 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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S693 AOJ is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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