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T142 DCC

1999 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,543 mi
Last recorded88,543 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT142 DCC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 88,543 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,535 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 84,786 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2011 84,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,110 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,221 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,752 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 59,844 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 57,351 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,584 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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T142 DCC is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T142 DCC, 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 T142 DCC registered?

T142 DCC is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 20 August 1999.

Is T142 DCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T142 DCC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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