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DCZ 7088

1997 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,816 mi
Last recorded90,816 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 7088
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 90,816 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 88,643 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both door mirrors loose slightly

both front brake hoses deteriorated slightly

both front wishbone arms corroded

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

front antirollbar corroded

front windscreen scratched slightly

n/s/f mirrior glass missing

powersteering noisy slightly

rear exhust corroded/deteriorated

slight play sideways in brake pedal

Fail 25 Jul 2011 88,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhust corroded/deteriorated

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both door mirrors loose slightly

both front brake discs corroded

both front brake hoses deteriorated slightly

both front wishbone arms corroded

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres cracked and close to limit

both wiper blades deteriorated

front antirollbar corroded

front windscreen scratched slightly

n/s/f mirrior glass missing

o/s/f tyre cracked

powersteering noisy slightly

slight play sideways in brake pedal

Pass 10 Jul 2007 88,640 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 88,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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DCZ 7088 is a 1997 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 102,710 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DCZ 7088, 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 29 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DCZ 7088 registered?

DCZ 7088 is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is DCZ 7088 safe to buy?

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