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T145 BYY

1999 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,140 mi
Last recorded123,140 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT145 BYY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 123,140 miles

bonnet damaged but closing securley

corrosion starting in sills

exhaust front pipe to gearbox bracket broken

exhaust rear section corroded + blowing slightly

fault on wiper speed

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/f seat back not tilting

n/s/f seatbelt slow to re-coil

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split

rear suspension arms starting to corrode

screw in n/s/r tyre

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Fail 7 Sep 2012 122,871 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

corrosion starting in sills

exhaust front pipe to gearbox bracket broken

exhaust rear section corroded + blowing slightly

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/f seat back not tilting

n/s/f seatbelt slow to re-coil

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split

rear suspension arms starting to corrode

screw in n/s/r tyre

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 2 Sep 2011 118,453 miles

both front brake pipes started to corrode

corrosion started in front to rear brake pipes

corrosion starting in both rear suspension arms

exhaust back box corroding

exhaust front pipe to gearbox bracket broken

n/s/f seatbelt slow to re-coil

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm + cracking

rear brake pads wearing low but unable to check properly with wheels on

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2011 118,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front brake pipes started to corrode

corrosion started in front to rear brake pipes

corrosion starting in both rear suspension arms

exhaust back box corroding

exhaust front pipe to gearbox bracket broken

n/s/f seatbelt slow to re-coil

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm + cracking

rear brake pads wearing low but unable to check properly with wheels on

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2010 108,427 miles

air bag light on

both rear tyres splitting on sidewalls

bracket from gearbox to exhaust broken

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm + nail close to edge of tread

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit + nail in tread

Fail 7 Sep 2010 108,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

both rear tyres splitting on sidewalls

bracket from gearbox to exhaust broken

engine running poorly

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm + nail close to edge of tread

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit + nail in tread

Pass 3 Sep 2009 101,025 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm + cracking

air bag light on

both front suspension arms rear bushes started to separate

both rear tyres worn to 2mm + cracking [205/60/15h]

exhaust front pipe to gearbox bracket broken

Fail 3 Sep 2009 101,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

both front suspension arms rear bushes started to separate

both rear tyres worn to 2mm + cracking [205/60/15h]

exhaust front pipe to gearbox bracket broken

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm + cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2008 92,388 miles

air bag light staying on

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust to gearbox bracket broken

Fail 20 Jun 2008 92,388 miles

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

air bag light staying on

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust to gearbox bracket broken

Pass 23 May 2007 81,852 miles

air bag light staying on

gearbox to frontpipe bracket broken

n/s/f seatbelt not recoiling automaticly

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2006 78,883 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Fail 10 Jun 2006 78,883 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

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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T145 BYY is a 1999 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T145 BYY, 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 T145 BYY registered?

T145 BYY is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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