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S950 RNX

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,717 mi
Last recorded109,717 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 RNX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 109,717 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle corroded

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

Fail 22 Mar 2015 109,664 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 107,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 104,164 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 99,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 95,429 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 95,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 91,680 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 87,116 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 87,116 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 82,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 82,900 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 79,707 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 77,222 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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S950 RNX is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver 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 S950 RNX, 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 S950 RNX registered?

S950 RNX is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S950 RNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S950 RNX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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