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S994 GHO

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,020 mi
Last recorded59,020 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS994 GHO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,020 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 59,020 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,981 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 47,981 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 44,450 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,715 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 40,715 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre deterioated cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,494 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 33,965 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,442 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 30,442 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,311 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,709 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 22,176 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,104 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 16,836 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 14,914 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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S994 GHO is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S994 GHO, 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 S994 GHO registered?

S994 GHO is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S994 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S994 GHO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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