MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f has slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S REAR TYRE DEFLATED .
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear axle beam bushes worn
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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S976 CTA is a 1999 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S976 CTA, 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 S976 CTA registered?
S976 CTA is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 4 February 1999.
Is S976 CTA safe to buy?
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