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S926 CGT

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,534 mi
Last recorded74,534 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS926 CGT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,534 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 70,725 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 68,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,859 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside track rod inner joint has slight play

Offside track rod inner joint has slight play

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Rear silencer in poor condition, outer skin corroding and sepersating from main unit.

Slight play nearside front lower arm ball joint.

Slight play offside front lower arm ball joint.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 61,859 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Rear tyre walls perrishing

Nearside front tyre walls perrishing

Nearside track rod inner joint has slight play

Offside Rear tyre walls perrishing

Offside front tyre walls perrishing

Offside track rod inner joint has slight play

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Rear silencer in poor condition, outer skin corroding and sepersating from main unit.

Slight play nearside front lower arm ball joint.

Slight play offside front lower arm ball joint.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 61,783 miles

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

Slight play offside front lower arm ball joint

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear tyre walls perrishing and cracks appearing in tread.

Nearside front track rod inner joint has slight play

Nearside front tyre walls perrishing and cracks appearing in tread.

Offside front track rod inner joint has slight play

Offside front tyre walls perrishing and cracks appearing in tread.

Offside rear tyre walls perrishing and cracks appearing in tread.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Rear silencer in poor condition, outer skin corroding and seperating from main unit.

Slight play Nearside front lower arm ball joint

Traction control system warning lamp indicates a fault.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,453 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,015 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 51,985 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 46,265 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 40,657 miles

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

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

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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S926 CGT is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S926 CGT, 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 S926 CGT registered?

S926 CGT is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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