MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,771 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp not working on main beam o/s/f (1.7.5a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
both front brake pipes corroded
oil leak
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
oil leak
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
power steering pipe corroded
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
power steering pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S355 NTF is a 1999 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 S355 NTF, 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 S355 NTF registered?
S355 NTF is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 17 February 1999.
Is S355 NTF safe to buy?
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