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P132 NNH

1997 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,329 mi
Last recorded110,329 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 NNH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 110,329 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 109,645 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust is corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 108,212 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 107,944 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear marked in yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in white chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both sides tyres perished

Pass 8 Feb 2017 107,775 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear marked in yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both sides tyres perished

Rear Silencer of exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2017 107,774 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear marked in yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both sides tyres perished

Rear Silencer of exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2016 107,523 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 107,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 107,208 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 106,739 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 106,234 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 105,820 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 105,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 104,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2010 104,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2009 103,876 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mounting perrished but still fully supports the exhaust system

Fail 2 Jan 2009 103,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mounting perrished but still fully supports the exhaust system

Pass 5 Jan 2008 102,309 miles

O/S/FRONT TYRE PERISHED ON SIDEWALL

Fail 4 Jan 2008 102,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

O/S/FRONT TYRE PERISHED ON SIDEWALL

Pass 8 Jan 2007 95,473 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 91,633 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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P132 NNH is a 1997 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P132 NNH, 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 P132 NNH registered?

P132 NNH is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P132 NNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P132 NNH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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