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S946 UHJ

1998 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,821 mi
Last recorded154,821 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 UHJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 154,821 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 31 Oct 2013 152,785 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 152,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 150,119 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 147,448 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 143,098 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 139,024 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 139,024 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 124,310 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2007 105,924 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 105,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 101,843 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 89,497 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 89,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S946 UHJ is a 1998 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S946 UHJ, 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 S946 UHJ registered?

S946 UHJ is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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