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S651 EPN

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,311 mi
Last recorded139,311 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 EPN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 139,311 miles

Slight play in the front wheels.

Slight water damage to the rear number plate.

The front number plate is cracked.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges and cracking.

The rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers.

Fail 27 Apr 2010 139,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in the front wheels.

Slight water damage to the rear number plate.

The front number plate is cracked.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges and cracking.

The rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 129,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in the front wheels.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

The o/s rear wheel arch is rusty.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 119,553 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 119,533 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 106,097 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 106,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 100,449 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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S651 EPN is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S651 EPN, 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 S651 EPN registered?

S651 EPN is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S651 EPN safe to buy?

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