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S722 AEE

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

41,193 mi
Last recorded41,193 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS722 AEE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 41,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 41,183 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 41,160 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 40,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer Outer Skin Corrored

Underside of vehicle has General Amount Of surface Rust

Pass 29 Jul 2021 39,709 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 39,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 39,508 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 39,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 39,241 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 39,241 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 38,434 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 38,434 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,362 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,019 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 34,779 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,629 miles

Exhaust backbox in poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 31,619 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 31,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 29,834 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 27,864 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,941 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 24,472 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 22,652 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,520 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,493 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 16,200 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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S722 AEE is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S722 AEE, 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 S722 AEE registered?

S722 AEE is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S722 AEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S722 AEE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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