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S652 EPN

1999 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,519 mi
Last recorded99,519 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS652 EPN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 99,519 miles

back seat wet

exhaust corroded

front brake slight judder

front brakepipes surface rust

front coil springs corroded

front discs corroded and pitted

headlight aim just on limit

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

rear discs corroded

rear pads wearing low

traction control light on

washer giving low water

Pass 25 Jan 2010 95,162 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhaust system corroded

front discs slightly worn and corroded

oil leak

rear discs slightly worn and corroded

slight judder at front brakes

slight lift in both front ball joints

Fail 23 Jan 2010 95,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhaust system corroded

front discs slightly worn and corroded

oil leak

rear discs slightly worn and corroded

slight judder at front brakes

slight lift in both front ball joints

Pass 16 Feb 2009 93,347 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 93,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 91,092 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 85,423 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 84,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 77,624 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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S652 EPN is a 1999 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S652 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.

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What year was S652 EPN registered?

S652 EPN is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S652 EPN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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