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S45 MCF

1999 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,217 mi
Last recorded100,217 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 MCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 100,217 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 100,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,540 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 95,540 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced wishbone bush (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced wishbone bush (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 89,571 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 89,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 86,084 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 86,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,860 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 80,067 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2009 69,685 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 69,663 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2008 63,982 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 58,377 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2006 49,761 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 49,761 miles

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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S45 MCF is a 1999 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S45 MCF, 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 S45 MCF registered?

S45 MCF is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S45 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S45 MCF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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