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S997 DEH

1999 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,821 mi
Last recorded131,821 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS997 DEH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 131,821 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 131,657 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 126,227 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 126,226 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 123,707 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 123,707 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 123,707 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 117,961 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 111,801 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 111,801 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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