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S74 EEH

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,858 mi
Last recorded93,858 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 EEH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 93,858 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 93,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 89,204 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 89,197 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 84,402 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 82,535 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2012 80,653 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 78,507 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 75,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 72,903 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,132 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack arms

Pass 25 Jan 2007 61,526 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 51,694 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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S74 EEH is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S74 EEH, 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 S74 EEH registered?

S74 EEH is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S74 EEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S74 EEH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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