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SIW 7060

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,919 mi
Last recorded83,919 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 7060
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 83,919 miles

cracks in n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2017 83,919 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5 x rear (3.6.B.2c)

cracks in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 May 2016 80,306 miles

Front oil leak under engine

Fail 10 May 2016 80,306 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front oil leak under engine

Pass 7 May 2015 76,812 miles

oil leak?

Pass 27 May 2014 73,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2014 73,221 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak ?

speedo on dash not lighting up

Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,974 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak ?

speedo on dash not lighting up

Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,884 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 64,884 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,780 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 16 Jul 2010 59,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,618 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 54,688 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 49,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,341 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,377 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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SIW 7060 is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SIW 7060, 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 SIW 7060?

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What year was SIW 7060 registered?

SIW 7060 is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is SIW 7060 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 7060 shows 18 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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