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S348 UKY

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,808 mi
Last recorded118,808 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS348 UKY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 118,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 118,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 118,797 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Nearside & offside (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outersill (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outersill, nearside & offside (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts & rears (3.5.1g)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension components corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Top strut mount slight play

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Dim (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts & rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 115,225 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 115,225 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 112,668 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 110,484 miles

Advise offside rear upper suspension arm outer rose bush stiff.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 107,109 miles

Advise offside rear upper suspension arm outer rose bush stiff.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 104,419 miles

Advise airbag light on.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 101,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 100,104 miles

Advise offside front & nearside front tyres cracked on sidewalls.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 98,200 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 95,222 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 27 Jun 2007 92,347 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 88,053 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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S348 UKY is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S348 UKY, 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 S348 UKY registered?

S348 UKY is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S348 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S348 UKY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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