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D2 RPE

1999 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 RPE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026
Fail 7 Mar 2026

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,488 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 75,488 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 64,515 miles

both front shock absorber covers/ bump stops insacure.

both rear coil springs corroded.

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 64,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both front shock absorber covers/ bump stops insacure.

both rear coil springs corroded.

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 55,882 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,525 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,015 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 51,071 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,331 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,632 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 45,588 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,040 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,491 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 38,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 34,450 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST RUSTY

DENT IN O/S/F CHASSIS LEG

N/S/F & O/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES WORN

P.A.S PIPE UNDER SUMP DAMP

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F LOWER BALL JIONT

Fail 2 Feb 2006 34,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

CENTRE EXHAUST RUSTY

DENT IN O/S/F CHASSIS LEG

P.A.S PIPE DAMP

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F LOWER BALL JIONT

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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D2 RPE is a 1999 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D2 RPE, 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 D2 RPE registered?

D2 RPE is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is D2 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 RPE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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