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T130 AJM

1999 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,311 mi
Last recorded51,311 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT130 AJM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,311 miles

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

oil leak.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,013 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,899 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing

rear wiper splite

slight play in both front track control arms

Fail 24 Mar 2014 48,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing

rear wiper splite

slight play in both front track control arms

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,453 miles

Oil leak

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

airbag light on

slight damage to n/s/f bumper

wipers smeering slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,286 miles

Airbag light on

Cut in N/S/R tyre wall

O/S headlamp washer leaking

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,950 miles

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear tyre wall

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,109 miles

Airbag Warning lamp Is On, N\S\R Tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

O\S\R Handbrake Recorded Low Effort On Brake Test advise investigation of fault

Fail 1 Mar 2010 43,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Airbag Warning lamp Is On, N\S\R Tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

O\S\R Handbrake Recorded Low Effort On Brake Test advise investigation of fault

Pass 14 Mar 2009 42,048 miles

Airbag Warning lamp Is On

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 42,048 miles

Airbag Warning lamp Is On

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,706 miles

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,990 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 38,987 miles

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

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 13 Mar 2006 37,390 miles

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

bodywork damaged o\s\r & n\s\r ,O\S\f tyre has a cut in the tread not exposing the cords

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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T130 AJM is a 1999 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T130 AJM, 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 T130 AJM registered?

T130 AJM is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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