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S574 BPJ

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests39 (21 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,659 mi
Last recorded104,659 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS574 BPJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 18 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 104,659 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 104,657 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 102,649 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 102,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 100,296 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 100,296 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 98,196 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 98,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 95,759 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 95,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 93,177 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 93,175 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 91,496 miles

rear exaust box baffles corroded/rattling

Fail 19 Dec 2019 91,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exaust box baffles corroded/rattling

Pass 28 Dec 2018 88,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 88,526 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 85,254 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 85,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 82,051 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 82,051 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 78,934 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 78,934 miles

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 75,407 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 75,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 71,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 71,536 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,476 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 68,476 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 64,692 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 64,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 61,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 61,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 58,069 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 54,141 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 50,920 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 50,920 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,476 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2006 47,476 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 43,045 miles

front tyres are worn to wear mark

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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S574 BPJ is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S574 BPJ, 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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S574 BPJ is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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