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T126 EGU

1999 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,770 mi
Last recorded42,770 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 EGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear floor pans are slightly distorted

Fail 19 Aug 2011 42,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear floor pans are slightly distorted

Fail 24 May 2010 40,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The nearside brake lamp circuit board contact is partially burnt away.

Pass 24 May 2010 40,013 miles

The nearside brake lamp circuit board contact is partially burnt away.

Pass 18 May 2009 36,857 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 33,798 miles

ENGINE OVER HEATING,LEAK FROM THERMOSTAT HOUSING

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW,REARS WORN LOW

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES,O/S/F WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE.N/S/R WORN VERY LOW IN THE CENTRE SECTION

Pass 30 May 2007 30,830 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON THE EDGES OF THE TREAD,THE N/S/R WORN LOW IN THE CENTRE SECTION

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Fail 30 May 2007 30,830 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON THE EDGES OF THE TREAD,THE N/S/R WORN LOW IN THE CENTRE SECTION

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 27,351 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW IN THE CENTRE SECTIONS AND THE N/S HAS A NAIL IN IT

Fail 26 May 2006 27,351 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW IN THE CENTRE SECTIONS AND THE N/S HAS A NAIL IN IT

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2005 23,611 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

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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T126 EGU is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T126 EGU, 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 T126 EGU registered?

T126 EGU is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T126 EGU safe to buy?

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