MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm age related cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On swing arm (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm age related cracking (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Engine ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (marked) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (marked) (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm age related cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On swing arm (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm age related cracking (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Engine ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)
All front to rear brake pipes corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front to rear brake pipes corroded.
oil mist on steering rack
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front to rear brake pipes corroded.
oil mist on steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
exhaust system rear silencer outer skin deteriorated
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
exhaust system rear silencer outer skin deteriorated
front to rear brake pipes corroded
nearside rear coil spring partially corroded
slight engine oil leak
Air bag lamp on
Metal brake pipes starting to rust
Rear number plate deteriorated
n/s wiper split
n/s/f & both rear tyres getting low
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Air bag lamp on
Metal brake pipes starting to rust
Rear number plate deteriorated
n/s wiper split
n/s/f & both rear tyres getting low
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
airbag light ON
rear number plate deteriorating
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
airbag light ON
rear number plate deteriorating
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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S986 EOJ is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 S986 EOJ, 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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S986 EOJ is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 23 November 1998.
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