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S704 KDY

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,608 mi
Last recorded165,608 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS704 KDY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 165,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2021 156,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 153,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight handbrake travel

Fail 13 Jan 2020 153,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 13 May 2019 149,633 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 149,633 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 142,202 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 141,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Screenwash fluid delivery feeble

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp beam pattern slightly irregular but unlikely to dazzle.Suspect bulb misaligned

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished, but no reinforcing visible (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 124,683 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 124,683 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2016 116,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 112,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 106,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 100,729 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 96,529 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,445 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 86,017 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 81,067 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 76,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 71,021 miles

chip on n/s/f headlamp cover

Pass 26 Jul 2006 64,303 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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S704 KDY is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S704 KDY, 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 S704 KDY registered?

S704 KDY is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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