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T105 SPJ

1999 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,185 mi
Last recorded130,185 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT105 SPJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 130,185 miles

Front wiper blades.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 122,622 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 115,980 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 115,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 107,511 miles

Front brakes 22% out of balance.

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Some wear in OS steering rack inner joint.

Some wear in rear suspension arm support beam bushes.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 107,511 miles

Front brakes 22% out of balance.

Front exhaust bracket broken.

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

Some wear in OS steering rack inner joint.

Some wear in rear suspension arm support beam bushes.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 101,410 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 101,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 94,364 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 87,571 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 77,648 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 69,082 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 60,268 miles

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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T105 SPJ is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T105 SPJ, 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

How do I check the history of T105 SPJ?

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What year was T105 SPJ registered?

T105 SPJ is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T105 SPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T105 SPJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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