1999 BMW 316 1.9L Petrol · T802 NCH
1999 BMW 316 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 168,031 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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T802 NCH Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2014
- 168,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T802 NCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 316 (T802 NCH) between May 2006 and September 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)”.
T802 NCH Mileage History
- 24/05/2006122,824 mi
- 24/08/2006124,120 mi+1,296 mi
- 17/08/2007129,848 mi+5,728 mi
- 10/10/2008136,876 mi+7,028 mi
- 05/10/2010142,629 mi+5,753 mi
- 22/10/2010142,633 mi+4 mi
- 19/10/2011149,890 mi+7,257 mi
- 17/10/2012157,034 mi+7,144 mi
- 22/10/2012157,090 mi+56 mi
- 10/10/2013163,019 mi+5,929 mi
- 30/09/2014168,031 mi+5,012 mi
Average of roughly 5,412 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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