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S292 JTM

1999 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,758 mi
Last recorded105,758 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS292 JTM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 105,758 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 96,934 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 96,934 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake pipes are slightly rusty.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 88,876 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 88,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 24 Feb 2009 74,514 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 71,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 58,262 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 62,700 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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S292 JTM is a 1999 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S292 JTM, 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 S292 JTM registered?

S292 JTM is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S292 JTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S292 JTM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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