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S34 OJB

1999 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,248 mi
Last recorded135,248 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 OJB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 135,248 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 135,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 123,795 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 117,270 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 117,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre inner edge low

Pass 18 Jul 2011 109,221 miles

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

air bag light on dash

centre exhaust braket fractured

Fail 18 Jul 2011 109,221 miles

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

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

air bag light on dash

centre exhaust braket fractured

Pass 19 Jul 2010 100,500 miles

rear brake pipes are corroded

rear exhaust balles are loose

offside front lower arm rear bush has movement

offside front tyre is getting low

Pass 22 Jul 2009 92,648 miles

chips in screen

front discs heavily corroded on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2009 92,648 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

chips in screen

front discs heavily corroded on inner edges

rear exhaust fallen apart

Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,142 miles

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

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

all brake discs lipped and corroding

all indicators showing white light

both number plates discolouring

front drop link bushes perishing

front lower arm bushes perishing

offside front tyre low and perishing

power steering belt perishing

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play in nearside front lower swivel

slight play in steering rack

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 15 Jul 2008 87,142 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all brake discs lipped and corroding

all indicators showing white light

both number plates discolouring

front drop link bushes perishing

front lower arm bushes perishing

front tyres low and perishing

front wipers not clearing screen 100%

nbearside rear tyre perishing

power steering belt perishing

slight play in nearside front lower swivel

slight play in steering rack

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

wiper blades split (strong advise)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 80,711 miles

see advisory sheet

Fail 23 Jul 2007 80,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

all indicators showing white light

all tyres perishing

front drop link bushes perishing

front lower arm bushes perishing

power steering belt perishing

rear brake discs lipped

rear number plate discoloured

slight gear box oil leak

slight play in nearside front suspension strut

slight play in offside steering rack

various stonechips and marks in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2006 68,409 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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S34 OJB is a 1999 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S34 OJB, 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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S34 OJB is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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