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S330 OLM

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,248 mi
Last recorded164,248 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS330 OLM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 164,248 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

SRS system removed

Fail 19 Jan 2019 164,248 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

SRS system removed

Pass 6 Jan 2017 156,658 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 149,364 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 143,054 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 139,071 miles

rear exhaust box braket broke

Pass 10 Jan 2013 131,569 miles

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

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 13 Jan 2012 123,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 115,007 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 108,567 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 102,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 97,206 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 91,028 miles

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)

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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S330 OLM is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 S330 OLM, 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 S330 OLM registered?

S330 OLM is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S330 OLM safe to buy?

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