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S901 BVO

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,692 mi
Last recorded79,692 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 BVO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 79,692 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise offside front anti roll bar bush worn

advise rear brake pads low

advise rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise offside front tyre wearing on edges

advise rear brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Nov 2011 75,820 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise offside front tyre wearing on edges

advise rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Nov 2010 71,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Nov 2009 66,248 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2009 66,248 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2008 57,978 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 57,978 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

water leak at lower hose

Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,841 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 53,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 45,588 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 44,935 miles

all tyres 4to3 mm remaining

s/corosion to rear exhaust

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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S901 BVO is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S901 BVO, 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

How do I check the history of S901 BVO?

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What year was S901 BVO registered?

S901 BVO is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S901 BVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S901 BVO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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