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S942 EJO

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,948 mi
Last recorded77,948 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 EJO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 77,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2024 77,614 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2022 75,157 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 75,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,294 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 72,060 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 70,278 miles

Slight play detected within nearside of steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2017 70,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread and sidewall cracked/perished

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked/perished

Offside Front tyre sidewall and tread cracked/perished

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside washer partially blocked

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2015 69,452 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked/split

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked/split

Offside Front tyre tread cracked/split

Fail 23 Dec 2015 69,452 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked/split

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked/split

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre tread cracked/split

Pass 22 Dec 2014 69,154 miles

brake components rusty

silencer very rusty

small cracks in n/s/front tyre valve

small cracks in o/s/front tyre sidewall and tread

suspension components rusty

underside rusty

Fail 22 Dec 2014 69,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet safety catch seized

silencer very rusty

small cracks in n/s/front tyre valve

small cracks in o/s/front tyre sidewall and tread

Pass 12 Jul 2013 68,081 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2012 67,741 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,741 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,804 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,960 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 65,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in inner rack joints

rear exhaust very rusty

slight lift in both lower front suspension joints

Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,234 miles

play in inner rack joints

rear exhaust very rusty

slight lift in both lower front suspension joints

Pass 4 Jul 2008 64,360 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 63,495 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 62,477 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S942 EJO is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S942 EJO, 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 S942 EJO registered?

S942 EJO is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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