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S274 BNT

1999 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,421 mi
Last recorded54,421 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS274 BNT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2026 54,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2024 54,367 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 54,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 53,795 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 52,491 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 50,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 49,718 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 47,303 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 43,977 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 41,788 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 40,011 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,788 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,363 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 36,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,660 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 32,898 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 30,974 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 29,488 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,408 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,277 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 22,710 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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S274 BNT is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S274 BNT, 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 S274 BNT registered?

S274 BNT is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is S274 BNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S274 BNT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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