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T102 SPH

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

40,474 mi
Last recorded40,474 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT102 SPH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 40,474 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 40,444 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 40,379 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 39,956 miles

Both front lower rear suspension arm bushes starting to wear

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Mar 2021 39,728 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 39,465 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 39,153 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2018 38,494 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,175 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,200 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,123 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 34,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,958 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,321 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,608 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,690 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,667 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 23,576 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

o/s/f tyre wearing out faster on outter edge

Pass 7 Mar 2006 21,197 miles

UNEVEN WEAR ON FRONT TYRES

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 SPH is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T102 SPH, 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 SPH registered?

T102 SPH is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T102 SPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T102 SPH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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