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T148 UUF

1999 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,558 mi
Last recorded183,558 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT148 UUF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 183,558 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 183,555 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 171,512 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 171,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Screw near outer shoulder of nearside rear tyre tread 195/65 TR 15

Pass 23 Jun 2009 157,784 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 157,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 143,272 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 122,812 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 122,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 104,009 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

nearside front tyre down to 2.00mm

offside front tyre down to 2.5mm

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 UUF is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T148 UUF, 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 UUF registered?

T148 UUF is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T148 UUF safe to buy?

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