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S722 GNM

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,356 mi
Last recorded121,356 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS722 GNM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 121,356 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre ..... outer edge worn

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre .....inner edge worn

offside rear tyre .....edges wearing

Fail 12 Sep 2014 121,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre ..... outer edge worn

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre .....inner edge worn

offside rear tyre .....edges wearing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 114,871 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre ....... outer edge wearing

offside front tyre ..... inner edge worn

Pass 25 Sep 2012 110,399 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 102,530 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 95,659 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 95,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 88,575 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 81,797 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 75,429 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 69,315 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 GNM is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green 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 S722 GNM, 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 S722 GNM registered?

S722 GNM is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S722 GNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S722 GNM 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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