MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
281,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak.Offside rear indicator light slightly discoloured.Both front brake hose slightly deteriorated.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BS51172 is a 1998 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1998 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 98,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BS51172, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BS51172 registered?
BS51172 is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 26 November 1998.
Is BS51172 safe to buy?
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