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P112 UWX

1997 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,289 mi
Last recorded155,289 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 UWX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 155,289 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 155,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 148,299 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 148,295 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 138,232 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 138,232 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 124,289 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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P112 UWX is a 1997 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P112 UWX, 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 P112 UWX registered?

P112 UWX is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P112 UWX safe to buy?

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