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C4 KTH

1999 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,669 mi
Last recorded80,669 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 KTH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 80,669 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,637 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 80,637 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 76,485 miles

airbag light indicates a fault

Fail 1 Jun 2012 76,485 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light indicates a fault

Pass 17 Nov 2011 75,781 miles

slight corrosion on front suspensions

Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,688 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 73,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2009 71,332 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 71,074 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 71,074 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 68,636 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 68,621 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 62,931 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 62,931 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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C4 KTH is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C4 KTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C4 KTH registered?

C4 KTH is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 4 May 1999.

Is C4 KTH safe to buy?

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