MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,520 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both jacking points starting to rust
both rear brake pipes starting to rust
brake pipes by fuel tank starting to rust
slight front brake inbalance
wishbone bushes worn
rear axil bushes worn
rear brake pipes starting to rust
rear exhaust starting to rust
slight front brake inbalance
exhaust starting to rust
front pads low
front pads low
rear exhaust starting to rust
rear axil bushes starting to split
rear exhaust starting to rust
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front shockers starting to rust
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S979 ECD is a 1998 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 S979 ECD, 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 S979 ECD registered?
S979 ECD is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 23 November 1998.
Is S979 ECD safe to buy?
The MOT history for S979 ECD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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