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S432 FHJ

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,250 mi
Last recorded137,250 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS432 FHJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 137,250 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 137,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2013 126,530 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 121,891 miles

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

noise from offside front shock absorber or spring no fault found advise further investigation

Fail 6 Jul 2012 121,891 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

noise from offside front shock absorber or spring no fault found advise further investigation

Pass 15 Jul 2011 116,833 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2011 116,833 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010

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)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 105,176 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,069 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 85,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 68,864 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 68,864 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 55,784 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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S432 FHJ 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 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 S432 FHJ, 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 S432 FHJ registered?

S432 FHJ is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S432 FHJ safe to buy?

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