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T136 AME

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,310 mi
Last recorded126,310 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT136 AME
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 126,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and wearing out of shape (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 121,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall wearing

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 121,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall wearing

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 115,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 115,675 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 111,312 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 111,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 107,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

passanger washer jet is blocked

play in steering rack o/s/f

Fail 5 Jan 2015 107,418 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside 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)

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

passanger washer jet is blocked

play in steering rack o/s/f

Pass 2 Jan 2014 104,861 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 102,581 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 100,766 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 97,119 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 91,930 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 91,732 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 85,821 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 81,034 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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T136 AME is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 T136 AME, 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 T136 AME registered?

T136 AME is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T136 AME safe to buy?

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