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S97 JVP

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,577 mi
Last recorded71,577 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 JVP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,577 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 64,390 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 57,286 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 57,219 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Corrosion on bodywork.

Heavy surface corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes.

Slight wear and heavy scoring to front and rear brake discs.

Slight wear to front and rear brake pads.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,178 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes.

Just acceptable perishing to all four tyres.

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints.

Slight wear to rear brake pads.

Surface corrosion to rear brake discs.

Very heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,078 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Very heavy perishing to all four tyres.

Very heavy surface corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 15 Sep 2015 57,078 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Very heavy perishing to all four tyres.

Very heavy surface corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,391 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,599 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 54,546 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,546 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,442 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,750 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,636 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,364 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 48,958 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 48,043 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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S97 JVP is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S97 JVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S97 JVP registered?

S97 JVP is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S97 JVP safe to buy?

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