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S98 LSN

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,637 mi
Last recorded50,637 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2006
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 LSN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2006 50,637 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 50,566 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 22 Jun 2005 36,540 miles

Passenger wing mirror cracked

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

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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S98 LSN is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S98 LSN, 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

How do I check the history of S98 LSN?

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What year was S98 LSN registered?

S98 LSN is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S98 LSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 LSN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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