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P115 PGU

1997 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,040 mi
Last recorded86,040 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 PGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 86,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,230 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 78,230 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rubber broken on exhaust

Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,835 miles

steering column has slight play

Fail 14 Jan 2014 76,835 miles

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

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

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

steering column has slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,539 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 75,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 74,140 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F tyre perished/damaged outer sidewall.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 71,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 69,226 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 69,226 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 66,539 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,304 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 63,221 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle beam bushes deteriorated NOT resulting exessive movement.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 57,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P115 PGU is a 1997 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P115 PGU, 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 P115 PGU registered?

P115 PGU is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P115 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P115 PGU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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