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S451 BPG

1999 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,097 mi
Last recorded107,097 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS451 BPG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 107,097 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 102,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 98,677 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 96,916 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 16 Jan 2010 94,174 miles

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

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

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 13 Jan 2009 90,284 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 85,679 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 85,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 81,519 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 77,701 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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S451 BPG 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 80%.

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 S451 BPG, 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 S451 BPG registered?

S451 BPG is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S451 BPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S451 BPG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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