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S69 AAG

1999 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,681 mi
Last recorded158,681 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 AAG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 158,681 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 158,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 145,503 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 145,502 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 131,429 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 117,791 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 117,791 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to scuff on the inner edge

hand brake leaver is starting to get high!

Pass 13 Feb 2008 110,347 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 104,744 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 94,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 75,909 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 64,273 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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S69 AAG is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S69 AAG, 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 S69 AAG registered?

S69 AAG is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S69 AAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S69 AAG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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