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S69 MGO

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,809 mi
Last recorded67,809 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 MGO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,809 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside rea wheel arches/sills

engine/transmission oil leaks

front and rear brake discs worn

front registration plate cracked rear plate delaminating

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge close to legal limit

spare tyre deflated

Pass 25 Apr 2008 130,362 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 130,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 52,760 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 52,760 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S69 MGO is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S69 MGO, 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 S69 MGO registered?

S69 MGO is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S69 MGO safe to buy?

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