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L60 WTH

1997 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,716 mi
Last recorded135,716 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 WTH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 135,716 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 135,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2012 128,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 126,103 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 126,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 118,608 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

offside steering rack ram has slight play

Fail 7 Jan 2010 118,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

offside steering rack ram has slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2009 112,572 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 108,143 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 108,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 98,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 89,632 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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L60 WTH is a 1997 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L60 WTH, 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 L60 WTH registered?

L60 WTH is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is L60 WTH safe to buy?

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