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LDZ 1274

1999 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,898 mi
Last recorded136,898 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDZ 1274
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 136,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 136,894 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 130,359 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 130,336 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 121,039 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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LDZ 1274 is a 1999 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LDZ 1274, 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 LDZ 1274 registered?

LDZ 1274 is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is LDZ 1274 safe to buy?

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