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T108 BSN

1999 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,962 mi
Last recorded100,962 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT108 BSN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 100,962 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 100,962 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,260 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slihgtly damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 98,256 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slihgtly damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,410 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 96,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 92,908 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 92,908 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,602 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 84,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint gaiter in very poor conditionrecommend replacement

nearside front to rearbrake pipe corroded

rear coil springs corroded unable to inspect fully

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,194 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 73,431 miles

Advise parking brake adjusted but ok for test.

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,315 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 62,426 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 55,835 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)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2007 55,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2006 47,022 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 47,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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T108 BSN is a 1999 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T108 BSN, 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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T108 BSN is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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