MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,110 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all four brake discs corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all four brake discs corroded
all tyres worn close to legal limit
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
all tyres worn close to legal limit
Nail in offside rear tyre
rear exhaust corroded
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S87 EDL is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 S87 EDL, 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 S87 EDL registered?
S87 EDL is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 24 August 1998.
Is S87 EDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S87 EDL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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