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S944 UVG

1998 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,622 mi
Last recorded129,622 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS944 UVG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 129,622 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads and discs poor condition

n/s/front tyre poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2013 129,622 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads and discs poor condition

n/s/front tyre poor condition

Fail 2 Nov 2012 125,450 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 125,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 125,420 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

ASC warning on indicating a fault.

Evidence of Offside front tyre fouling inner wheel arch but not touching at time of test.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 113,094 miles

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

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

slight play in both drop links

Fail 9 Sep 2011 113,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight play in both drop links

Pass 27 Aug 2010 96,764 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside parking brake engages after nearside

slight play to steering rack offside track arm inner ball joint

Fail 27 Aug 2010 96,762 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside parking brake engages after nearside

slight play to steering rack offside track arm inner ball joint

Pass 8 Sep 2009 89,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 8 Sep 2009 89,675 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2008 82,542 miles

bonnet catch sticky

front wheels have been touching inner wheel arches but not on lock to lock

Pass 7 Sep 2007 72,209 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 62,200 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 54,248 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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S944 UVG is a 1998 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S944 UVG, 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 S944 UVG registered?

S944 UVG is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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