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S790 MLN

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,620 mi
Last recorded78,620 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 MLN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 78,620 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,897 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Airbag light on the dashboard

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,681 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 70,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 66,804 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 63,583 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 59,076 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 59,076 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 55,016 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 55,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 47,303 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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S790 MLN 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 72.7%.

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 S790 MLN, 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 S790 MLN registered?

S790 MLN is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S790 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S790 MLN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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