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T153 RWU

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,828 mi
Last recorded101,828 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 RWU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 101,828 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 101,828 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,329 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 99,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 96,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 96,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 94,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 94,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 92,737 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 92,737 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 88,538 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,246 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 80,003 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,383 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 69,172 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 69,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,803 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,986 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,769 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 54,142 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 54,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 48,805 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,156 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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T153 RWU is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T153 RWU, 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 T153 RWU registered?

T153 RWU is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T153 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T153 RWU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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