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P110 LNO

1997 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,359 mi
Last recorded94,359 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 LNO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 94,359 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 94,359 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 90,714 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 90,709 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 87,112 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 82,967 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 79,373 miles

airbag light on ind fault

Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,165 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,942 miles

Bottom nearside windscreen cracked.

Front nearside fog light cracked.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 68,375 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside headlamp cover cracked.

Offside front fog light lens cracked.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight impact damage to nearside rear under sill/floor pan area.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,567 miles

Front fog lights inop

Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,888 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 59,380 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 56,047 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 LNO is a 1997 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LNO, 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 P110 LNO registered?

P110 LNO is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P110 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P110 LNO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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