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T120 LBJ

1999 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,058 mi
Last recorded140,058 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT120 LBJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 140,058 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 141,922 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 135,380 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various brake pips coated but all appear ok at time of test (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished but no cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 128,108 miles

offside parking brake only just met limit

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 124,322 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 118,368 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 110,899 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Jan 2012 102,978 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit

front brake pads wearing thin

spare tyre flat

Fail 9 Jan 2012 102,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both rear tyres worn to limit

front brake pads wearing thin

spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Jan 2011 95,511 miles

both front ball joints have slight play

front brake pads wearing slightly thin

Pass 8 Jan 2010 87,283 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 87,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 79,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 71,654 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 62,693 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 53,705 miles

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

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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T120 LBJ is a 1999 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T120 LBJ, 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 T120 LBJ registered?

T120 LBJ is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T120 LBJ safe to buy?

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