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S239 OPO

1999 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,219 mi
Last recorded73,219 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS239 OPO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 73,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 72,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,094 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 71,498 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 70,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 May 2015 70,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 69,180 miles

exhaust catalist rattling

Fail 22 May 2014 69,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust catalist rattling

Pass 14 May 2013 68,453 miles

rattle coming from catalyst

Pass 16 May 2012 68,045 miles

exhaust rattling from inside the catalyst

slight condensation on front headlamps

slight play on offside front tie rod

Pass 13 May 2011 66,928 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 64,848 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

air conditioning pump leaking

Pass 13 May 2010 64,848 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

air conditioning pump leaking

Fail 6 May 2009 63,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off-side rear shock absorber slightly leaking

Pass 6 May 2009 63,137 miles

Off-side rear shock absorber slightly leaking

Pass 6 May 2008 61,274 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 57,863 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 57,863 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 54,823 miles

offside front tie rod has slight play

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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S239 OPO is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 S239 OPO, 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 S239 OPO registered?

S239 OPO is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S239 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S239 OPO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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