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N1 EGA

1999 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,186 mi
Last recorded153,186 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 EGA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 153,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad wear indicator illuminated .

Pass 8 Jan 2013 140,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 140,306 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 128,850 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 120,140 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 103,786 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 96,812 miles

nearside @ offside front lower wishbone arms rear bushes worn < need replaceing >

nearside rear h/ brake effort low

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 7 Aug 2007 90,671 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 88,824 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 88,824 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 72,653 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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N1 EGA is a 1999 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N1 EGA, 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 N1 EGA?

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What year was N1 EGA registered?

N1 EGA is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is N1 EGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 EGA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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