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S386 GTV

1999 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,825 mi
Last recorded137,825 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS386 GTV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 137,825 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 137,825 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 131,981 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 129,377 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 125,865 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 121,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

both rear jacking point rubbers missing

Pass 8 Aug 2011 118,244 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 111,734 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)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 111,734 miles

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

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 2 Jun 2009 102,367 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 93,893 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 85,487 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 75,225 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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S386 GTV is a 1999 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S386 GTV, 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 S386 GTV registered?

S386 GTV is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S386 GTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S386 GTV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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