MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,420 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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
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
front brake imbalance
osf track rod end play, steering play
roughness rear spinning wheels
various components corroded, badly corroded
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
slight imbalance on front brakes
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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