MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,821 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Air bag warning light on
Bonnet does not secure in the closed position
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Traction control light on
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Air bag light on
Front brake discs lipped
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear number plate starting to fade
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Both front flexi hose's are slighty perrished
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
air bag warning lamp staying on
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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S997 DEH is a 1999 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S997 DEH, 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 S997 DEH registered?
S997 DEH is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S997 DEH safe to buy?
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