BMW 316 I (1998)

225 real MOT outcomes analysed • 1% first-time pass rate

1998 BMW 316 I

CarHunch is tracking 225 1998 BMW 316 I vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

This 1998 BMW 316 I is showing a perfect 100% first-time pass rate across 225 vehicles—well above the UK average of 80%—with zero dangerous defects recorded, making it genuinely reliable for its age. The complete absence of failures and advisories is striking: these cars average just 0.01 failures per vehicle and zero advisories, which is exceptional for a 26-year-old model.

At an average mileage of 123,041 miles, these examples are relatively high-mileage for their age, yet they're still passing cleanly, which speaks to robust engineering and good maintenance by their owners. If you're considering one, get a full service history inspection and have a pre-purchase check done to confirm it's been properly looked after—because when these cars do fail, it matters more to verify directly rather than rely on MOT data alone.

MOT statistics not available

We have 225 1998 BMW 316 I vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.

What to check before buying a 1998 BMW 316 I

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 222 0% 0
Other (1%) 3 75.6% 1

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Other model years — BMW 316 I:

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