MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,916 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside wishbones. Both ball joints also has slight movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/ front bumper moulding missing
n/s/ rear tyre inner edge worn
o/s/ front tyre inner edge worn
o/s/ rear tyre inner edge slightly worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/ front bumper moulding missing
n/s/ rear tyre inner edge worn
o/s/ front tyre inner edge worn
o/s/ rear tyre inner edge slightly worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake pads wearing low
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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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S918 APK is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 S918 APK, 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 S918 APK registered?
S918 APK is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 17 August 1998.
Is S918 APK safe to buy?
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