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M2 WDR

1999 BMW 316

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,957 mi
Last recorded24,957 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 WDR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 24,957 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 24,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 24,642 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 24,343 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 24,142 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 24,065 miles

Reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 21 Aug 2021 23,780 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 23,661 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 23,658 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 23,477 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 23,478 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 23,325 miles

brake pipes coated in a protective coating at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,563 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 22,537 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,507 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 22,392 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,016 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,600 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 20,589 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 17,678 miles

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

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

nails in both rear tyres

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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M2 WDR is a 1999 BMW 316 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M2 WDR, 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 M2 WDR registered?

M2 WDR is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is M2 WDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 WDR shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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