MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,082 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine mountings splitting
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
axle beam bushes worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front anti roll bar bushes peeling
rear brake pipe rusting
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T148 SPL is a 1999 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 T148 SPL, 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 T148 SPL registered?
T148 SPL is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 16 March 1999.
Is T148 SPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for T148 SPL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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