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P125 LYA

1997 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,999 mi
Last recorded68,999 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 LYA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 68,999 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake travel (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 68,176 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 67,217 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 67,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 66,907 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 66,622 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 66,407 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,887 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 65,375 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 64,568 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 63,728 miles

passengers sun visor not staying in stowed position.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 63,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

passengers sun visor not staying in stowed position.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 62,869 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,359 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,723 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,112 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 61,112 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,191 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,325 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,389 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 57,146 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 54,670 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 54,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,493 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 46,703 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 44,877 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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P125 LYA is a 1997 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P125 LYA, 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 P125 LYA registered?

P125 LYA is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P125 LYA shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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