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S95 UCV

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

129,050 mi
Last recorded129,050 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS95 UCV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 129,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 93,406 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 93,406 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 93,400 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 91,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 86,980 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 86,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached mount bracket missing and mount corroded (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 80,265 miles

rear disc back plates rusty

slight noise from front suspension

Fail 22 Mar 2022 80,264 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

rear disc back plates rusty

slight noise from front suspension

Pass 22 Mar 2021 73,387 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 73,385 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

noise and movement from o/s/f suspension may need further work more than bush

Pass 21 Mar 2020 66,703 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 66,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear brake back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 65,288 miles

rear brake back plates rusty

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

surface rust on underside

Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,870 miles

rear exhaust rusty

rear suspension rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2018 62,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear exhaust box rusty

surface rust on rear suspension

Pass 18 Apr 2017 61,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 61,038 miles

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

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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 58,892 miles

both front anti roll bar links bushes perished

light surface perishing on both front brake flexi hoses

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

Fail 15 Mar 2016 58,890 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)

both front anti roll bar links bushes perished

light surface perishing on both front brake flexi hoses

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

Pass 9 Apr 2015 56,795 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,980 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perished

rear brake discs rusty on inner faces

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,716 miles

exhaust support bracket rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,214 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 45,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,033 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,188 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,649 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 336,498 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,863 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,322 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 23,955 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2004 20,122 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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S95 UCV is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 S95 UCV, 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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S95 UCV is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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