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S787 ASU

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,860 mi
Last recorded117,860 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS787 ASU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 117,860 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 107,413 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides of vehicle (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Floor corroded through,but does not meet fail critera

Non roller brake test carried out as diff welded

Offside Front Floor corroded through,but does not meet fail criteria

Oil leak Front of engine ()

One exhaust mounting corroded through

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Tyre worn on inner edge nearside rear

Fail 7 Sep 2017 107,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Roll bar mounting repair plate not seam welded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Three pipes ,marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides of vehicle (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Floor corroded through,but does not meet fail critera

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak Front of engine ()

One exhaust mounting corroded through

Pass 16 Nov 2016 94,262 miles

center exhaust bracket deteriorated.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 84,132 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 84,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 79,457 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 79,457 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,150 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 72,150 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,295 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 70,295 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,176 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,225 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,806 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 59,206 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,534 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 53,599 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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S787 ASU is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S787 ASU, 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 S787 ASU registered?

S787 ASU is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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