MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,771 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake calipers rusty
rear brake backplates rusty
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
brake calipers rusty
rear brake backplates rusty
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
adv front wipers split on edges
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
adv nearside rear door doesnt open from inside vehicle
adv surface corrosion on rear brake discs
adv surface corrosion on rear steering and suspension components
slght wheel bind nearside rear
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
N111 SPH is a 1999 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 N111 SPH, 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
How do I check the history of N111 SPH?
You can check the full history of N111 SPH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was N111 SPH registered?
N111 SPH is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 16 August 1999.
Is N111 SPH safe to buy?
The MOT history for N111 SPH shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N111 SPH have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N111 SPH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.