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KNZ 4409

1999 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,330 mi
Last recorded141,330 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNZ 4409
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 141,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 141,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 127,367 miles

Air Bag Light on

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2009 127,365 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Air Bag Light on

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 113,049 miles

airbag light on dash

Fail 18 Sep 2008 113,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on dash

Pass 21 Sep 2007 102,000 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 96,072 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 81,770 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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KNZ 4409 is a 1999 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KNZ 4409, 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 KNZ 4409 registered?

KNZ 4409 is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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