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S92 MGM

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,292 mi
Last recorded21,292 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS92 MGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 21,292 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 21,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 20,155 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 19,629 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 19,103 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 18,089 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 17,001 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 16,530 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 15,932 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 15,470 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 14,910 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 14,237 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 13,623 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 13,162 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 12,651 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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S92 MGM is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S92 MGM, 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

How do I check the history of S92 MGM?

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What year was S92 MGM registered?

S92 MGM is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S92 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S92 MGM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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