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S917 SBU

1998 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,013 mi
Last recorded104,013 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 SBU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 104,013 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyers getting low,n/s/f light dim,slight exhaust leak evident rear box

Pass 14 Oct 2009 99,234 miles

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

cuts evident in all tyres.

engine has oil leaks evident.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 95,815 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 95,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 92,234 miles

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

a.aux belt perrished

a.both rear shocker top bushes slightly worn

a.o/s/r jacking block missing

a.oil leak

a.pad warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2007 92,234 miles

a.aux belt perrished

a.both rear shocker top bushes slightly worn

a.o/s/r jacking block missing

a.oil leak

a.pad warning light on

Fail 11 Oct 2007 92,118 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006
Fail 23 Oct 2006 88,824 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 7 Sep 2005 77,988 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 77,988 miles

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)

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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S917 SBU is a 1998 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S917 SBU, 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 S917 SBU registered?

S917 SBU is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S917 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S917 SBU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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