MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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S561 XJN is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S561 XJN, 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 S561 XJN registered?
S561 XJN is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 4 February 1999.
Is S561 XJN safe to buy?
The MOT history for S561 XJN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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