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S868 JRK

1998 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,212 mi
Last recorded158,212 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 JRK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 158,212 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 156,610 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 156,608 miles

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

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing wheel sensor (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing wheel sensor (3.4.2)

emissions test not done as engine overheats no fan connected

Pass 4 Aug 2014 65,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 65,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 61,067 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,304 miles

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

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

air bag light on

battery insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2012 53,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light on

battery insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,650 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 43,650 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

nsf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 36,363 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 36,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 28,386 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner tread

rear brake discs sight surface rust

Fail 5 Jan 2009 28,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner tread

rear brake discs sight surface rust

Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,753 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,207 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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S868 JRK is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black 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 S868 JRK, 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 S868 JRK registered?

S868 JRK is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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