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P130 MSX

1997 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,420 mi
Last recorded83,420 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 MSX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 83,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 78,834 miles

front brake imbalance

nsf suspension arm inner ball joint play

os reg lamp not working

osf shock absorber damp

passenger seat mechanism fault

rear tyres worn 2154517

steering play

various components corroded -badly corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2019 78,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake imbalance

nsf suspension arm inner ball joint play

os reg lamp not working

osf shock absorber damp

passenger seat mechanism fault

rear tyres worn 2154517

steering play

various components corroded -badly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 77,627 miles

front brake imbalance

osf track rod end play, steering play

roughness rear spinning wheels

various components corroded, badly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2018 77,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

front brake imbalance

osf track rod end play, steering play

roughness rear spinning wheels

various components corroded, badly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 76,092 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 8 Nov 2016 72,899 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 72,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 70,196 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,397 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,808 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 66,742 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,112 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,131 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 60,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,397 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 51,194 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 46,961 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 41,359 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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P130 MSX is a 1997 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P130 MSX, 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 P130 MSX registered?

P130 MSX is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P130 MSX safe to buy?

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