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B4 BSJ

1999 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,905 mi
Last recorded49,905 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 BSJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 49,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 45,418 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 45,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 44,769 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 44,342 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 43,891 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 43,891 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 43,592 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cross member bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cross member bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer outer skin corroded outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 43,099 miles

Rear Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2017 42,563 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded on outer skin (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,817 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 41,817 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 40,971 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 40,205 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 39,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,055 miles

Exhaust downpipr bracket corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 36,785 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 35,274 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 33,669 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 32,133 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 29,817 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 27,097 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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B4 BSJ is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B4 BSJ, 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 B4 BSJ registered?

B4 BSJ is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is B4 BSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 BSJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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