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S957 JYX

1999 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,512 mi
Last recorded125,512 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS957 JYX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 125,512 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2014 125,512 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 127,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 122,750 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 119,142 miles

Front brake discs worn slightly

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Play in steering rack track rods

Slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Unable to see or feel bottom of rear coil springs

Pass 14 Jun 2011 119,142 miles

Front brake discs worn slightly

Front brake pipes corroded

Play in steering rack track rods

Slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Unable to see or feel bottom of rear coil springs

Pass 3 Jun 2010 115,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 112,692 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 2 Jun 2009 112,593 miles

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Jun 2008 107,262 miles

n/s/r damper dirt cover breaking away

Pass 30 May 2007 101,715 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

front and rear brake pads worn

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 5 Jun 2006 93,635 miles

off side front to rear brake bipe corroding

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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S957 JYX is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S957 JYX, 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 S957 JYX registered?

S957 JYX is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S957 JYX safe to buy?

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