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P104 SUL

1997 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,922 mi
Last recorded134,922 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 SUL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 134,922 miles

Airbag light illuminated

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

Metal brake pipes at rear to flexi's corroding

Rear exhaust silencer in very poor condition and slight leak of gases

Fail 31 Mar 2010 134,921 miles

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

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

Airbag light illuminated

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

Metal brake pipes at rear to flexi's corroding

Rear exhaust silencer in very poor condition and slight leak of gases

Pass 27 Mar 2009 131,210 miles

Exhuast rear silencer corroding.

Nearside rear tyre on limit. Advise replacement.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush perishing.

Offside outer sill panel corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm bushes perishing.

Rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding. Advise replacement.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower joint.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 126,972 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 118,555 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 109,344 miles

o/s/f lower balljoint on max play

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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P104 SUL is a 1997 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P104 SUL, 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 P104 SUL registered?

P104 SUL is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P104 SUL safe to buy?

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