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S772 CHC

1998 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,280 mi
Last recorded103,280 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS772 CHC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 103,280 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 103,267 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 92,037 miles

Various tyres nearing maximum wear limit.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 92,037 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2009 77,320 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 77,320 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,707 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 49,169 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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S772 CHC is a 1998 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S772 CHC, 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 S772 CHC registered?

S772 CHC is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S772 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S772 CHC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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