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P139 XDD

1997 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,489 mi
Last recorded91,489 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 XDD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 91,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2012 91,463 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2011 68,100 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 671,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 67,116 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,571 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 56,956 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 53,895 miles

o/s washer jet

slight play o/s of rack

Pass 16 Sep 2005 50,299 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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P139 XDD is a 1997 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P139 XDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P139 XDD registered?

P139 XDD is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P139 XDD safe to buy?

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