MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,013 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
both rear tyers getting low,n/s/f light dim,slight exhaust leak evident rear box
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
cuts evident in all tyres.
engine has oil leaks evident.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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
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
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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