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T148 SPL

1999 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,082 mi
Last recorded117,082 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT148 SPL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 117,082 miles

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 ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 115,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 114,550 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 113,245 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 109,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 107,161 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 104,797 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 102,361 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 98,842 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 98,836 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 95,036 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 90,503 miles

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.

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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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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T148 SPL is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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