1999 BMW 316 1.9L Petrol · S274 BNT
1999 BMW 316 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 20/04/1999. Recorded mileage 54,421 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1895cc
S274 BNT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/07/2026
- 54,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S274 BNT Mileage History
- 02/02/202252,491 mi
- 06/02/202353,795 mi+1,304 mi
- 03/10/202454,367 mi+572 mi
- 03/10/202454,367 mi
- 25/07/202654,421 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S274 BNT MOT History
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 (S274 BNT) between February 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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