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S827 DSX

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,082 mi
Last recorded86,082 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 DSX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 86,082 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 80,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 75,066 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 68,966 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,437 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,962 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 55,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front pads low

Pass 26 Nov 2008 49,825 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 49,825 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S AND O/S FRONT BOTTOM BALLJOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

N/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,633 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 41,097 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 34,876 miles

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

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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S827 DSX is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S827 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 S827 DSX registered?

S827 DSX is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S827 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S827 DSX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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