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P116 HRX

1997 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,803 mi
Last recorded100,803 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 HRX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 100,803 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 93,872 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

propshaft nut missing

Pass 2 Dec 2022 92,869 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre worn on limit

Offside Rear floor corrosion

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipe corrosion

power steering oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2022 92,869 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre worn on limit

Offside Rear floor corrosion

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipe corrosion

power steering oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2021 92,857 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 92,857 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 91,739 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 91,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 90,419 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 90,281 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings both inner at rack ends (2.2.B.1h)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,337 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,595 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,677 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,705 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,822 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,996 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 59,996 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 56,163 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,552 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 45,173 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 39,341 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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P116 HRX is a 1997 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P116 HRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P116 HRX registered?

P116 HRX is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P116 HRX safe to buy?

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