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P105 LAK

1997 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,437 mi
Last recorded113,437 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 LAK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 113,437 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 111,590 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 110,372 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 109,081 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 106,123 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 102,635 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 100,471 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 97,756 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 94,737 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 92,656 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 90,311 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 87,307 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 85,493 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,099 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 82,497 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,712 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 79,329 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 76,694 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 73,437 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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P105 LAK is a 1997 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P105 LAK, 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

How do I check the history of P105 LAK?

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What year was P105 LAK registered?

P105 LAK is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P105 LAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P105 LAK shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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