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T151 WHT

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,640 mi
Last recorded72,640 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT151 WHT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,640 miles

Offside Front brake pipe surface rust

sills surface rust

Fail 9 Aug 2018 72,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front brake pipe surface rust

sills surface rust

Pass 28 Apr 2016 71,297 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 71,297 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 67,647 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,442 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 66,442 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,765 miles

centre to rear brake pipes near tank surface rust

o/s/f brake pipe surface rust

slight marking in number plates

slight play both front lower ball joints

Fail 19 Mar 2013 60,765 miles

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

centre to rear brake pipes near tank surface rust

o/s/f brake pipe surface rust

slight marking in number plates

slight play both front lower ball joints

Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake travel high

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,357 miles

Both number plates slightly deteriated

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2011 54,357 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both number plates slightly deteriated

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,471 miles

Both number plates poor

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake travel slightly high

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Slight exhaust blow from back box.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,971 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear number plate slightly unclear

Pass 23 Apr 2008 49,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 47,156 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 45,067 miles

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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T151 WHT is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T151 WHT, 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 T151 WHT registered?

T151 WHT is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 4 May 1999.

Is T151 WHT safe to buy?

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