1999 BMW 316 1.9L Petrol · T557 BBN
1999 BMW 316 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 83,608 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T557 BBN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2024
- 83,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T557 BBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 316 (T557 BBN) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
T557 BBN Mileage History
- 01/03/202279,580 mi
- 21/02/202381,524 mi+1,944 mi
- 07/03/202381,555 mi+31 mi
- 03/04/202483,608 mi+2,053 mi
Average of roughly 1,926 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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