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S971 CHW

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,383 mi
Last recorded70,383 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 CHW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 70,383 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn

Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,911 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 59,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,694 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 53,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,407 miles

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

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 17 Jul 2017 50,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracks but not showing cords (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 50,231 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 49,447 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,564 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jul 2013 47,465 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 47,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,503 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 45,049 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,451 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyre sidewalls perrishing

Pass 27 Jul 2009 41,879 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,604 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,442 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 37,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jul 2006 34,675 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 30,815 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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S971 CHW is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S971 CHW, 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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S971 CHW is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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