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S996 MLM

1998 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,827 mi
Last recorded75,827 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 MLM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 75,827 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 72,000 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 68,441 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 66,383 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 66,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 63,386 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 59,070 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 54,606 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 49,006 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 49,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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S996 MLM is a 1998 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S996 MLM, 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 S996 MLM registered?

S996 MLM is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S996 MLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S996 MLM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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