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D145 BEG

1999 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,859 mi
Last recorded111,859 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD145 BEG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,859 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 111,857 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 110,238 miles

n/s/f lower arm inner ball joint worn to excess

Pass 27 Aug 2014 107,176 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up and allowing movement

Pass 25 Sep 2013 104,319 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

front lower arm bushes perished

rear brake pads worn to excess

Pass 18 Sep 2012 100,571 miles

rear tyres 75% worn

rear brake pads worn to excess

front lower arm rear bushes perished

Pass 3 Sep 2011 93,463 miles

front discs corroded and worn

o/s/f lower arm rear bush breaking up

Pass 8 Sep 2010 85,745 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 78,406 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 74,175 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,114 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 60,981 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 53,345 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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D145 BEG is a 1999 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 D145 BEG, 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

How do I check the history of D145 BEG?

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What year was D145 BEG registered?

D145 BEG is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is D145 BEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D145 BEG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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