MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front lower arm rear bushes worn and perished
both front tyres worn on inner edges on legal limit
brake pipes rusty
screen stone chipped
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Rear 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) DANGEROUS
both front lower arm rear bushes worn and perished
both front tyres worn on inner edges on legal limit
brake pipes rusty
screen stone chipped
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S494 BPK is a 1999 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S494 BPK, 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 S494 BPK registered?
S494 BPK is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 22 January 1999.
Is S494 BPK safe to buy?
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