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N111 BKM

1997 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

70,579 mi
Last recorded70,579 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 BKM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 70,579 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction both sunvisors unable to secure in upright position effecting view of road (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod very slight play ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Dec 2024 68,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Nov 2023 65,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from reservoir hose to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Dec 2022 62,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,258 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside outer walls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Dec 2020 57,291 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Dec 2019 56,499 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside outer walls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Jan 2019 55,390 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Jan 2018 53,866 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Jan 2017 51,930 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Jan 2016 48,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Jan 2015 46,285 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERRISH.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,829 miles

pas pipes damp

Pass 29 May 2012 32,512 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,297 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,010 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,385 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,700 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 20,224 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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N111 BKM is a 1997 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N111 BKM, 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 N111 BKM registered?

N111 BKM is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is N111 BKM safe to buy?

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