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EXI 560

1999 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,496 mi
Last recorded63,496 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXI 560
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 63,496 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 55,793 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 50,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged and lettering deteriorating (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 45,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear mountings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished and tread ''getting'' low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2023 45,848 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear mountings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished and tread ''getting'' low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2021 40,702 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 36,807 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 34,556 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 34,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 30,461 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,107 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,633 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 29,587 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,092 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 27,872 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,961 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 26,846 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,520 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,077 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 21,754 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 20,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 18,190 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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EXI 560 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 EXI 560, 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 EXI 560 registered?

EXI 560 is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is EXI 560 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXI 560 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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