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G14 SAB

1999 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,807 mi
Last recorded128,807 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 SAB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 128,807 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 125,338 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 121,862 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 118,937 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Nov 2012 114,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 111,202 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake pedal requires attention

dashboard warning lights showing

Pass 16 Nov 2010 108,001 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 105,459 miles

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

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

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

dashboard warning lights showing

Pass 1 Nov 2008 101,372 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 98,221 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 98,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 94,671 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 90,507 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

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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G14 SAB is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue 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 G14 SAB, 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 G14 SAB registered?

G14 SAB is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is G14 SAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G14 SAB 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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