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S966 EBF

1998 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

143,207 mi
Last recorded143,207 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 EBF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2017 143,207 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side front (2.4.G.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both side rear outer diff/susp. mountings (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.54% (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side front (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly chafed n/s front chafing on abs wire (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 131,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 131,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s sill at front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle n/s/r fitted with wrong rotation (4.1.A.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 125,875 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2015 125,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2014 115,972 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/front brake pad warning lamp wire broken (light on)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 115,972 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/front brake pad warning lamp wire broken (light on)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 101,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 101,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 93,499 miles

slight lift / play n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play o/s & n/s steering rack

Fail 26 Sep 2012 93,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

slight lift / play n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play o/s & n/s steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2011 88,344 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING MISSING.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R AXLE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

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

air bag lamp on

Fail 9 Sep 2011 88,344 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING MISSING.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R AXLE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 85,041 miles

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

all metal brakepipes starting to corrode at rear

front reg plate slight damage

n/s/f tyre inner edge wear

rear discs slight corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2010 85,011 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s front flexi starting to crack

Pass 8 Jun 2009 78,209 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R AXLE FLEXIBLE HOSE CORRODED.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2008 72,713 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate has slight damage

play in steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2008 72,710 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate has slight damage

play in steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2007 66,406 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 57,404 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm)

offside front tyre cracking on tread

severe cracking on outer sidewall on nearside rear tyre

sidewall damage on nearside & offside front tyres

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

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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S966 EBF is a 1998 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S966 EBF, 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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S966 EBF is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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