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P13 PMP

1999 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,363 mi
Last recorded115,363 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 PMP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 115,363 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s wheel arches

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

Fail 11 May 2015 115,358 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s wheel arches

Pass 6 May 2014 108,195 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 100,559 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 93,759 miles

front wings corroded in need of attention

Fail 8 May 2012 93,690 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 86,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

Fail 5 May 2011 86,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 8 May 2010 79,228 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 79,203 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

some damage to n/s bottom ball joint

Fail 30 Apr 2010 79,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 70,490 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 62,843 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 62,824 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 55,791 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 49,373 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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P13 PMP is a 1999 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 94,050 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 P13 PMP, 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 27 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P13 PMP registered?

P13 PMP is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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