MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,770 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake warning light come on
play on off side wheel slighty
s.r.s light staying on
all four tyres worn close to tread limits
pin hole split to offside steering rack gaitor
rear metal brake pipes rusty and in poor condition
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
ALL FOUR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS
REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY AND IN POOR CONDITION
centre exhaust mounting bracket broken
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
ALL FOUR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS
REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY AND IN POOR CONDITION
centre exhaust mounting bracket broken
air bag light on
brake pad warning light on
Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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S879 NOY is a 1999 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S879 NOY, 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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S879 NOY is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 8 January 1999.
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