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S915 JLY

1998 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,393 mi
Last recorded78,393 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 JLY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 78,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 56,746 miles

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2014 56,746 miles

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

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,582 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,941 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,886 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,051 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,412 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,522 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,804 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 30,584 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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S915 JLY is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S915 JLY, 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

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What year was S915 JLY registered?

S915 JLY is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S915 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S915 JLY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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