MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight corrosion both rear jacking points
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion both rear jacking points
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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S506 EBX is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 S506 EBX, 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 S506 EBX registered?
S506 EBX is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 1999.
Is S506 EBX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S506 EBX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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