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S440 GTO

1999 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,515 mi
Last recorded135,515 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 GTO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2023 135,515 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 135,129 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 135,101 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 134,387 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 134,327 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 133,876 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 133,862 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 79,375 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 79,375 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 68,854 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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S440 GTO is a 1999 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S440 GTO, 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

How do I check the history of S440 GTO?

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What year was S440 GTO registered?

S440 GTO is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S440 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S440 GTO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S440 GTO have outstanding finance?

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