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S66 MLB

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,780 mi
Last recorded156,780 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 MLB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 156,780 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 152,305 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 147,330 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 147,330 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 141,123 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

advise all tyres cracking on side walls

advise both sills corroded

advise rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2014 133,469 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 133,392 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 166,039 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)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2011 128,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 121,845 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 117,015 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 113,277 miles

SLIGHT HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 13 Dec 2007 109,232 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 109,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 103,838 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 95,465 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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S66 MLB is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S66 MLB, 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 S66 MLB registered?

S66 MLB is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is S66 MLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S66 MLB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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