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P138 NLU

1997 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,582 mi
Last recorded87,582 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 NLU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 87,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sillcovers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,750 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear wiper missing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 197,819 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 189,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 180,999 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 145,795 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2007 145,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2006 129,792 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 125,800 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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P138 NLU is a 1997 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P138 NLU, 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 P138 NLU registered?

P138 NLU is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P138 NLU safe to buy?

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