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T104 DBM

1999 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,407 mi
Last recorded106,407 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT104 DBM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 106,407 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 99,825 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 93,746 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 87,492 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 81,541 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 81,541 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 80,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 74,667 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 120,846 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 120,846 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T104 DBM is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T104 DBM, 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 T104 DBM registered?

T104 DBM is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is T104 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T104 DBM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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