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T127 BSO

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,421 mi
Last recorded106,421 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT127 BSO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 106,421 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 152,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 152,349 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 96,694 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 89,530 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 81,146 miles

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2011 80,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 71,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 71,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 64,368 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 64,368 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,278 miles

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

all front & rear brake discs corroded & near fail limit

Fail 11 Jul 2008 61,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

all front & rear brake discs corroded & near fail limit

interior miiror loose

offside rear wheel bearing not checked due4 to binding offside rear brake

Pass 7 Jul 2006 57,902 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 50,380 miles

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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T127 BSO is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T127 BSO, 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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T127 BSO is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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