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S826 DSX

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 DSX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025
Pass 14 Sep 2024 143,829 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 143,829 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 148,121 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 144,153 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 138,073 miles

Central Front Handbrake travel could be adjusted.

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Very slight play in steering mast joint.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 136,316 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 133,750 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly damaged both front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both condensated (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 131,903 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 129,782 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 129,757 miles

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 125,201 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 124,126 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 124,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 119,593 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 115,455 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 112,444 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 110,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 108,084 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 108,068 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 106,302 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 103,803 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 101,486 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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S826 DSX is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S826 DSX, 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 S826 DSX registered?

S826 DSX is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S826 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S826 DSX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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