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S907 ADO

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,642 mi
Last recorded119,642 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS907 ADO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 119,642 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 119,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 115,337 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 115,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 108,273 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 108,273 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 102,804 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,478 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 93,150 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 93,150 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 88,073 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,222 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 80,335 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 80,335 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2007 76,798 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 73,869 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 73,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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S907 ADO is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S907 ADO, 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 S907 ADO registered?

S907 ADO is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S907 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S907 ADO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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