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ELZ 366

1997 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,344 mi
Last recorded94,344 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 366
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 94,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 93,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 93,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 84,058 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 84,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 83,442 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 80,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear subframe bushes worn/perished

Pass 27 Apr 2019 75,134 miles

Offside Front lower fog lamp insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear corrosion to steel brake pipe

exhaust leak

play to steering rack arms

Pass 5 May 2018 70,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre low and both rear tyres wearing unevenly

front brake flexi hoses perished

oil around engine

Pass 6 May 2017 65,592 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2016 60,884 miles

movement in front lower suspension arm bushes and balljoints

oil around engine and gearbox

Pass 10 May 2015 56,612 miles

205/60/15/v

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres worn low

Fail 10 May 2015 56,607 miles

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

205/60/15/v

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres worn low

Pass 13 Feb 2014 50,650 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 50,644 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 50,484 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,253 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 11 Feb 2013 46,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 21 Nov 2012 46,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,167 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,589 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,145 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 37,119 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 35,748 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,203 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 32,605 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 32,603 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 30,620 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 30,602 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in tyre

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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ELZ 366 is a 1997 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 ELZ 366, 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.

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What year was ELZ 366 registered?

ELZ 366 is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is ELZ 366 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 366 shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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