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T103 GBD

1999 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,228 mi
Last recorded162,228 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT103 GBD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 162,228 miles

number plates deteriorating slightly

oil leaks on engine

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear tyres wearing low will soon require attention

unable to fully inspect sills due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2009 155,233 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 155,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 147,647 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 147,647 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracks in alternator belt

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2007 139,824 miles

oily around gear box

slight cracking to auxilary belt

Pass 19 Apr 2006 133,855 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 133,539 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

excessive water leak from radiator

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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T103 GBD is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T103 GBD, 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 T103 GBD registered?

T103 GBD is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T103 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T103 GBD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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