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P137 DPH

1997 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,969 mi
Last recorded71,969 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 DPH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 71,969 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,670 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 68,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,841 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,573 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 63,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,813 miles

Nearside rear door slightly stiff when closing and opening

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2009 60,101 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 60,101 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 59,326 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 59,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,559 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 58,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2005 56,772 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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P137 DPH is a 1997 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P137 DPH, 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 P137 DPH registered?

P137 DPH is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P137 DPH safe to buy?

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