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T105 TMR

1999 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,471 mi
Last recorded135,471 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT105 TMR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 135,471 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2024

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 148,838 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 140,798 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 137,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 137,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 126,749 miles

o/s/f floor pan starting to corrode

slight play to front lower ball joints

slight play to steering system

Fail 16 Jun 2015 126,218 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/f floor pan starting to corrode

slight play to front lower ball joints

slight play to steering system

Pass 20 Jun 2014 113,888 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 113,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 113,862 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 106,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2013 106,041 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2012 94,000 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 88,318 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2010 81,888 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 75,518 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 71,031 miles

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

covers over door sills

Pass 19 May 2007 61,684 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 48,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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 TMR is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T105 TMR, 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 T105 TMR registered?

T105 TMR is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 6 March 1999.

Is T105 TMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T105 TMR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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