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T144 LAO

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,195 mi
Last recorded88,195 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT144 LAO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2011 88,195 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer heavilyt corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 80,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 72,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 72,881 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,999 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 55,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,142 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 36,947 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 LAO is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LAO, 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 T144 LAO registered?

T144 LAO is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T144 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T144 LAO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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