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T140 MDD

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,521 mi
Last recorded123,521 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 MDD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 123,521 miles

slight play front arms

unable to see rear coil springs

Pass 4 Jul 2012 113,482 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 103,263 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 103,263 miles

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

Offside & nearside rear brake discs are corroded and scored.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 95,280 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 95,280 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 92,071 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 86,918 miles

o/s/r spring sat at slight angle

Pass 26 Jun 2007 81,591 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 75,276 miles

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

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

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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T140 MDD is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T140 MDD, 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 T140 MDD registered?

T140 MDD is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T140 MDD safe to buy?

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