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S592 OBD

1999 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,412 mi
Last recorded163,412 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS592 OBD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 163,412 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 163,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 157,334 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 152,409 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 152,391 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 147,146 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OSR disc rusty/corroded

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 139,666 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s - o/s rear disc slightly worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 132,032 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 126,546 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 126,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 117,352 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 105,227 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 89,242 miles

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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S592 OBD is a 1999 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S592 OBD, 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 S592 OBD registered?

S592 OBD is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S592 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S592 OBD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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