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S706 ATE

1998 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,020 mi
Last recorded69,020 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS706 ATE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,020 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 69,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 61,068 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,356 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 57,704 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,728 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 50,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,374 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,364 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 48,574 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 46,472 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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S706 ATE is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S706 ATE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S706 ATE registered?

S706 ATE is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S706 ATE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S706 ATE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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