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S912 KKH

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,709 mi
Last recorded101,709 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS912 KKH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 101,709 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,377 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2014 95,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 90,568 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 90,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,338 miles

smell of fuel in engine bay,metal brake pipes corroding,traction control light.

Fail 30 May 2012 86,338 miles

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

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

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

smell of fuel in engine bay,metal brake pipes corroding,traction control light.

Fail 27 May 2011 82,432 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 82,432 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 77,119 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 May 2009 74,530 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 18 May 2009 74,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 27 May 2008 72,410 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 72,410 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2007 68,292 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 62,484 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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S912 KKH is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue 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 S912 KKH, 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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S912 KKH is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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