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S973 NLW

1999 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,050 mi
Last recorded86,050 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 NLW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 86,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe on both rear arms (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 82,779 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 81,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake has only just met the required limit

Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,379 miles

Exhaust back box corroding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 78,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% WORN AND DISCS WORN/LIPPED (3.5.1g)

Front LICENSE PLATE DISCOLORED

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED 185/65/15V

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN AND DISCS CORRODED FACES (3.5.1g)

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK AT R3EAR BOX AND CORRODED SHELL

WIPER BLADES POOR

Fail 8 Jan 2018 78,241 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% WORN AND DISCS WORN/LIPPED (3.5.1g)

Front LICENSE PLATE DISCOLORED

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED 185/65/15V

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN AND DISCS CORRODED FACES (3.5.1g)

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK AT R3EAR BOX AND CORRODED SHELL

WIPER BLADES POOR

Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak Engine oil is on the minimum mark. ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 75,647 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement T.C.A bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak Engine oil is on the minimum mark. ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,745 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension slightly worn

engine and gear box oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 69,118 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 64,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

rear brake discs slightly corriored

Pass 9 Jan 2013 61,794 miles

oil all around the front of the engine

rear number plate deteriating

slight play in the offside front wheel, and in the offside front inner track arm ball joint

slight travel in the parking brake, may require adjustment soon

Fail 11 Jan 2012 59,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,016 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,094 miles

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

slight play in both the front wheels

Fail 13 Jan 2010 53,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 53,536 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 49,906 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play in the ofside front wheel, and in the steering arm

slight play nearside front wheel

slight travel in the parking brake may require adjustment soon

Pass 11 Jan 2008 44,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play offside front wheel

Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,325 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 30,505 miles

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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S973 NLW is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S973 NLW, 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 S973 NLW registered?

S973 NLW is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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