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K10 THL

1999 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,238 mi
Last recorded90,238 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 THL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 90,238 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 86,640 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 82,786 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on both sides

Fail 26 Nov 2010 82,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on both sides

Pass 30 Nov 2009 77,956 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 77,956 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 70,932 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 60,635 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 52,209 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre has lump of metal in tread

Fail 15 Jul 2006 52,209 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre has piece of metal in tread

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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K10 THL is a 1999 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K10 THL, 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 K10 THL registered?

K10 THL is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is K10 THL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K10 THL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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