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S775 MLU

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,282 mi
Last recorded87,282 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 MLU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 87,282 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 86,047 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 83,860 miles

Front exhaust pipe clamp rusted through

Fail 13 Nov 2013 83,860 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front exhaust pipe clamp rusted through

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 80,837 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 3 Dec 2012 80,837 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 29 Nov 2011 77,733 miles

Centre stop lamp not woking

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 77,733 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre stop lamp not woking

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 72,396 miles

Front exhaust mount corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2010 72,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front exhaust mount corroded

Nearside front tyre under inflated

Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,634 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 60,839 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 60,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,001 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 54,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 50,149 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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S775 MLU is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S775 MLU, 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 S775 MLU registered?

S775 MLU is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S775 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S775 MLU shows 16 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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