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K666 CKW

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,894 mi
Last recorded139,894 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK666 CKW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 139,894 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 137,959 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 137,847 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 137,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 135,220 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 135,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 132,947 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 132,947 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 130,890 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 128,456 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 127,057 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 127,057 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 124,786 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 123,554 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 123,554 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 119,433 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 119,433 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 113,132 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 105,484 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 98,274 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 98,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 93,002 miles

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

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

nearside front tyer loads of small crakes all over

Fail 4 Jul 2008 88,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 88,592 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 84,659 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 82,886 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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K666 CKW is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K666 CKW, 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.

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What year was K666 CKW registered?

K666 CKW is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is K666 CKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K666 CKW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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