CarVerify

Free Car Check

S715 GAN

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,758 mi
Last recorded177,758 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS715 GAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 177,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box after the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 177,712 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box after the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 177,670 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underneath of the car scraped due to being low

Pass 7 Jan 2020 166,934 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 161,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 160,957 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 155,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

condensation in h/lights

Fail 23 Jan 2017 155,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

condensation in h/lights

Pass 25 Jan 2016 152,758 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

h/brake travel high

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

Fail 25 Jan 2016 152,756 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

h/brake travel high

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 148,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

condensation in h/lts

o/s/r brake grabbing

power steering pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 145,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front + rear discs badly corrded

n/s/f shocker cover spilt

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear diff leaking

slight p/steering leak (weaping)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 145,511 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front + rear discs badly corrded

n/s/f shocker cover spilt

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear diff leaking

slight p/steering leak (weaping)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 143,312 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs badly worn on inside face

n/s/r brake disc badly corroded

n/s/r brake grabbing

o/s w/wiper torn.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

plastic covers over sills [unable to check for corrosion]

Pass 16 Feb 2012 140,397 miles

front and rear discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r brakes slightly grabing on

power steering pipes corroded

rear diff axle leaking

Fail 9 Feb 2012 140,313 miles

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

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

front and rear discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r brakes slightly grabing on

power steering pipes corroded

rear diff axle leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2011 132,812 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disxs worn

Fail 24 Jan 2011 132,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brake disxs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2010 116,491 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 98,482 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 98,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 89,207 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 89,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 84,722 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2006 72,742 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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S715 GAN is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 S715 GAN, 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

How do I check the history of S715 GAN?

You can check the full history of S715 GAN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S715 GAN registered?

S715 GAN is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S715 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S715 GAN shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S715 GAN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S715 GAN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.