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T149 CFT

1999 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,564 mi
Last recorded121,564 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT149 CFT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 121,564 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2015 117,836 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air leak on engine

Pass 28 Apr 2014 112,924 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 107,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 98,759 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 91,459 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 May 2011 91,459 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 83,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to offside handbrake cable

Pass 27 Apr 2009 74,760 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,511 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2007 56,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,912 miles

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE HANGER CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT OF 1.6MM

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BALL JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT 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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T149 CFT is a 1999 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T149 CFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T149 CFT registered?

T149 CFT is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T149 CFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T149 CFT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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