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P124 YGN

1997 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

161,011 mi
Last recorded161,011 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 YGN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 May 2026 161,011 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sills next to jacking point and outer sill rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills & wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting antiroll bar mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres edges low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 158,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear outer sill corroded. Offside centre sill corroded. Oil leak, engine area. General underside corrosion.

Fail 6 Dec 2024 158,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear outer sill corroded. Offside centre sill corroded. Oil leak, engine area. General underside corrosion.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 155,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 155,842 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Offside dip beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 152,264 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 152,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 148,927 miles

Both Sides Inner , Outer Sills & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides by the Connections. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Head Light Lens Damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both Sides Wheel Arch Surface Corrosion.

Fail 22 Nov 2021 148,919 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sills & Inner Wheel Arch by the Jacking Point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both Sides Inner , Outer Sills & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides by the Connections. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Head Light Lens Damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both Sides Wheel Arch Surface Corrosion.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 145,335 miles

Front Both Sides brake pipe slight Corrosion.

Fuel Pipe corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undersides general corrosion.

Fail 19 Nov 2020 145,327 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (Jacking point). (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill Jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Both Sides brake pipe slight Corrosion.

Fuel Pipe corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undersides general corrosion.

Pass 7 May 2019 139,309 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack end

Offside Front Outer sill /jacking point is corroded

Offside Front slight play in inner rack end

Offside Front tyre is cracking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 5 May 2018 135,621 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipe slightly corroded.o/s/ball joint slightly play

hand brake slightly travel.oil leak

Pass 6 May 2017 133,600 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2017 133,593 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 130,822 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipe slightly corroded.oil leak

Pass 30 May 2015 126,251 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r/jacking point missing

Fail 30 May 2015 126,251 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r/jacking point missing

Pass 20 May 2014 118,719 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r/jacking point missing,o/s/r/slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2013 103,741 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 May 2013 103,741 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2012 90,176 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 90,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 74,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,636 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 57,636 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 43,669 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 43,668 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,393 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 9,447 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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P124 YGN is a 1997 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 P124 YGN, 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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P124 YGN is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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