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T131 JRD

1999 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,574 mi
Last recorded93,574 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 JRD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 93,574 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 86,792 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 79,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 75,275 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 72,944 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 72,942 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

N/S REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 69,617 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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T131 JRD is a 1999 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T131 JRD, 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 T131 JRD registered?

T131 JRD is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T131 JRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T131 JRD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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