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S968 NBW

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,520 mi
Last recorded95,520 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 NBW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 95,520 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN OUT OF SHAPE

NEAR SIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT MISSING

Pass 25 Sep 2014 91,858 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 87,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 81,808 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,179 miles

both rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 68,086 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,860 miles

front brake discs badly worn

front brake pads low 2/3000 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,030 miles

rear exhaust silencer very weak and blowing slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2007 49,839 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,748 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 40,299 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 40,299 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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S968 NBW 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 91.7%.

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 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 S968 NBW, 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 S968 NBW registered?

S968 NBW is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S968 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S968 NBW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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