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H15 XXY

1997 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

86,501 mi
Last recorded86,501 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 XXY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 86,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 84,500 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Nov 2020 81,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,150 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 74,706 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 72,944 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,098 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,931 miles

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,605 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 64,113 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,880 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,576 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 57,900 miles

nearside and offside rear main steel brake pipes rusty advise

Pass 17 Feb 2009 55,399 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 52,807 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 52,741 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre on limit 1.6mm advise

Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,957 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

rear number plate in poor condition advise

Pass 7 Feb 2006 46,703 miles

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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H15 XXY is a 1997 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 H15 XXY, 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 H15 XXY registered?

H15 XXY is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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