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M9 MTO

1997 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,899 mi
Last recorded86,899 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 MTO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 86,899 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 86,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 86,794 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge & has nail in it

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge & has nail in it

Pass 4 Jan 2010 84,778 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 82,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,335 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 79,696 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 18,062 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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M9 MTO is a 1997 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M9 MTO, 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 M9 MTO registered?

M9 MTO is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is M9 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 MTO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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