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P110 FNX

1997 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,660 mi
Last recorded144,660 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 FNX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 144,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie bar inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly blowing on rear exhaust joint

oil leak

surface rust on fuel pipes

unable to check brake pipes fully due to thick underseal

Pass 13 Oct 2014

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013
Pass 15 Aug 2012 119,403 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 116,423 miles

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm in middle of tyres

slight judder from r/o/s brake

slight lift in f/n/s bottom ball joint

slight movement in front arm rear support bushes

Fail 24 Aug 2011 116,423 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm in middle of tyres

f/o/s brake discs badly corroded and worn

slight blow from centre section exhaust and exhaust catching on rear body

slight judder from r/o/s brake

slight leak from power steering pipe

slight lift in f/n/s bottom ball joint

slight movement in front arm rear support bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2010 110,591 miles

both front suspension arm bushes are worn

both front tyres are worn

slight judder in front brakes

slight play in steering system

Fail 31 Jul 2010 110,591 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front suspension arm bushes are worn

both front tyres are worn

slight judder in front brakes

slight play in steering system

Pass 27 Aug 2009 106,473 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 106,472 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 100,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 100,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 85,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 71,848 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 71,754 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 66,663 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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P110 FNX is a 1997 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P110 FNX, 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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P110 FNX is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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