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1999 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · S42 JGU

S42 JGU

1999 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14/01/1999. Recorded mileage 87,395 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1999
Engine
1596cc

S42 JGU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
  • 87,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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S42 JGU Mileage History

  1. 24/09/202170,792 mi
  2. 05/06/202380,801 mi+10,009 mi
  3. 15/06/202481,827 mi+1,026 mi
  4. 06/11/202587,395 mi+5,568 mi
  5. 06/11/202587,395 mi

Average of roughly 4,032 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S42 JGU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 316 (S42 JGU) between September 2021 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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