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S914 KKH

1998 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,981 mi
Last recorded151,981 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS914 KKH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 151,981 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 150,013 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 148,171 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 146,371 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 145,124 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 143,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 140,735 miles

VEHICLE IS HIGHLY MODIFIED IN ALL AREAS FOR MOTORSPORT USE

Pass 15 Oct 2018 138,000 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 137,339 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test REAR SEATS REMOVED AS VEHICLE IS USED FOR MOTORSPORT - STANDARD FRONT SEATS REPLACED WITH COMPETITION SEATS ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ALL STANDARD SEAT BELTS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH HARNESSES AS VEHICLE IS USED FOR MOTORSPORT ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 124,859 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 122,808 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011
Pass 22 Sep 2010
Pass 26 Aug 2009
Pass 27 Aug 2008
Pass 9 Sep 2006 90,301 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 84,966 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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S914 KKH is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S914 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S914 KKH?

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What year was S914 KKH registered?

S914 KKH is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S914 KKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S914 KKH shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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