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T106 SPK

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,389 mi
Last recorded136,389 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT106 SPK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 136,389 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 136,389 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 136,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 125,512 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2011 111,835 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 111,835 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 109,090 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 1 Aug 2009 100,598 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 100,582 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 95,085 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 89,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod 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)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 81,970 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 73,737 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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T106 SPK is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T106 SPK, 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 T106 SPK registered?

T106 SPK is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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