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S784 MLO

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,687 mi
Last recorded89,687 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS784 MLO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 89,687 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked by cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,056 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 86,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2014 84,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

wipers weak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 84,977 miles

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

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

wipers weak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 83,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

wipers weak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,396 miles

wipers weak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,917 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 78,841 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 76,493 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,657 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 67,031 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 61,977 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 61,977 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 50,784 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 50,446 miles

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

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

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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S784 MLO is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S784 MLO, 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 S784 MLO registered?

S784 MLO is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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