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S84 MFC

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,012 mi
Last recorded120,012 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS84 MFC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2014 120,012 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 111,824 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 109,010 miles

slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

slight movement in both front lower arm p bushs

Pass 1 Feb 2011 101,449 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 98,461 miles

Oil leak

o/s/rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

slight movement in o/s/front lower arm rear bush

Pass 4 Feb 2009 93,842 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 25 Jan 2008 89,366 miles

slight corrsion to rear brake pipes

slight play in o/s rear lower hub bush

Pass 18 Jan 2007 83,115 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 75,214 miles

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

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

bad engine oil leak †

screw in off side rear tyre

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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S84 MFC is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S84 MFC, 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 S84 MFC registered?

S84 MFC is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S84 MFC safe to buy?

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