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S948 LAN

1998 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

29,648 mi
Last recorded29,648 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 LAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 29,648 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 29,390 miles

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

differential mount worn

Fail 5 Nov 2024 29,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn nearside front wishbone bush is excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn offside front wishbone bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 28,631 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 28,585 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 23,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 23,527 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 19,022 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 18,044 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 17,754 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2017 17,574 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 17,411 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 17,073 miles

Brakes binding slightly when jacked up

Pass 20 Dec 2013 16,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank straps slight corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2013 16,730 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank straps slight corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 16,404 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 16,044 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 15,551 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 15,263 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 15,263 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 14,782 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 13,815 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 13,815 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 12,706 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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S948 LAN is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S948 LAN, 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 S948 LAN registered?

S948 LAN is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S948 LAN safe to buy?

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