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S935 CGT

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,153 mi
Last recorded92,153 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS935 CGT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 92,153 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 88,157 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 87,360 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 87,140 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 84,824 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 84,824 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 83,991 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,446 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 80,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,760 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,944 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper has loose fixings

Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 62,557 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres perishing/cracking

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner

Pass 6 Nov 2013 56,446 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 5 Nov 2012 52,235 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,106 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,454 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 45,443 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,688 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 42,688 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,149 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,194 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing low on outer edges.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 35,194 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres are wearing low on outer edges.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,083 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 29,967 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 29,350 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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S935 CGT is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S935 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 S935 CGT registered?

S935 CGT is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S935 CGT safe to buy?

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