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S379 SPV

1999 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,280 mi
Last recorded187,280 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS379 SPV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2011 187,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 175,722 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 173,234 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 169,497 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 164,142 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 160,091 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s front lower arm back bushes

slight play in o/s of steering rack

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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S379 SPV is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S379 SPV, 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 S379 SPV registered?

S379 SPV is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S379 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S379 SPV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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