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T144 FNN

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,143 mi
Last recorded69,143 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT144 FNN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 69,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH O/S AND N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S AND N/S TRAILING ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 69,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 68,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 68,817 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 67,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,618 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 65,475 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,334 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,077 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,968 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,674 miles

Slight oil leak from gear box area

Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,549 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 64,380 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,125 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 63,627 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 63,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 63,151 miles

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,542 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 62,492 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 60,691 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 60,553 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

o/s rear tyre perrished.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,551 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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T144 FNN is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T144 FNN, 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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T144 FNN is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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