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S918 APK

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,916 mi
Last recorded94,916 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS918 APK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 94,916 miles

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 ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 91,708 miles

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 ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,301 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,708 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 77,168 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,798 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 70,685 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 61,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 61,145 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 59,685 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,345 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jan 2010 56,453 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 56,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 53,782 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,022 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 45,864 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 41,303 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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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.

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