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T134 EGU

1999 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,635 mi
Last recorded53,635 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT134 EGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 53,635 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 53,610 miles

Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 36,122 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 36,122 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 35,957 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,739 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,354 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 34,925 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 34,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,481 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,019 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 34,002 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,101 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 33,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,626 miles

washers not very powerful

Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,530 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,062 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 29,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,186 miles

front nummber plate cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,559 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,685 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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T134 EGU is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T134 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 T134 EGU registered?

T134 EGU is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is T134 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T134 EGU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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