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T102 JVH

1999 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,514 mi
Last recorded112,514 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT102 JVH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2023 112,514 miles

Brake drum back plate insecure both rear (1.1.14 (d))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,865 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 109,865 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 107,698 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 107,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 104,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 103,102 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 103,102 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 99,283 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over diff (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear jacking points corroded.

Fail 31 Oct 2018 99,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over diff (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear jacking points corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2017 95,381 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 95,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,567 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 92,567 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,413 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 89,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 86,187 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 86,187 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,131 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,981 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 74,981 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,454 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 71,454 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,914 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 67,913 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,588 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 63,587 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 62,233 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,746 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 51,739 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 46,029 miles

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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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T102 JVH is a 1999 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 T102 JVH, 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 T102 JVH registered?

T102 JVH is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T102 JVH shows 32 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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