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6169 SR

1999 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

114,531 mi
Last recorded114,531 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6169 SR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 114,531 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm, (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2025 114,531 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm, (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 113,855 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 113,143 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear cross tube bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn cross tube bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 111,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 111,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 110,310 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear ehaust rear silencer corroded outer skin

Pass 14 Sep 2020 109,141 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 107,494 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 106,063 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 106,063 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 102,676 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,561 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 96,040 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 91,997 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,910 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 83,656 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,595 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,309 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 68,493 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 68,485 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,591 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 54,992 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,775 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 38,348 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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6169 SR is a 1999 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1999 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 94,050 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 6169 SR, 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 27 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 6169 SR registered?

6169 SR is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is 6169 SR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6169 SR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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