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P109 HJH

1997 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,271 mi
Last recorded117,271 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 HJH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 117,271 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 117,271 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 110,019 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2008 103,865 miles

advised lower reading recorded offside rear handbrake

Pass 9 May 2007 97,039 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 89,110 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P109 HJH is a 1997 BMW 316 in Black 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 P109 HJH, 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 P109 HJH registered?

P109 HJH is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P109 HJH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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