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A16 RPS

1997 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,609 mi
Last recorded148,609 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 3 Series110,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 RPS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 148,609 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2019 146,252 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 143,147 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 137,261 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 132,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 127,326 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 127,326 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2014 120,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 120,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2013 115,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2013 115,406 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 113,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all discs pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2011 112,696 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all discs pitted

all pads slightly worn

Pass 14 Apr 2007 101,311 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 101,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 94,567 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 94,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre heat shield on exhaust system loose

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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A16 RPS is a 1997 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 110,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 RPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A16 RPS is a 1997 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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