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S91 AGT

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,614 mi
Last recorded81,614 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS91 AGT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,614 miles

Auxiliary belt worn

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 81,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Auxiliary belt worn

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 77,496 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 77,496 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,609 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 74,608 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,698 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,486 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 68,486 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 65,730 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 62,765 miles

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

rear outer subframe bushes are close to the limit

Fail 27 Jan 2010 62,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear outer subframe bushes are close to the limit

Pass 21 Jan 2009 595,611 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 59,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,456 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 52,219 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 47,130 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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S91 AGT 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 64.7%.

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 S91 AGT, 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 S91 AGT registered?

S91 AGT is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S91 AGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S91 AGT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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