MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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FRONT WISHBONE MOUNTING BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST
JUST ACCEPTABLE WELDIING REPAIRS TO UNDER BONNET PRESCRIBED AREA AT TIME OF TEST
JUST SUFFICIENT RESERVE TRAVEL ON SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
OUTER SILLS COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PRESCRIBED AREAS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
SLIGHT CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AREAS NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST
SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
VEHICLE PRESENTED WITH NON STANDARD PARTS/EQUIPMENT FITTED
VEHICLE LOWERED
FRONT WISHBONE MOUNTING BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST
JUST ACCEPTABLE WELDIING REPAIRS TO UNDER BONNET PRESCRIBED AREA AT TIME OF TEST
JUST SUFFICIENT RESERVE TRAVEL ON SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL AT TIME OF TEST
OUTER SILLS COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PRESCRIBED AREAS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
SLIGHT CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AREAS NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST
SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
VEHICLE PRESENTED WITH NON STANDARD PARTS/EQUIPMENT FITTED
VEHICLE LOWERED
air bag light on
nsf b/hose cracking
osr indicator faded
play in steering column
wing repeaters faded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
air bag light on
nsf b/hose cracking
osr indicator faded
play in steering column
wing repeaters faded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
airbag light stays on
nearside rear tyre getting low
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all four tyres worn 205/60/15v
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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P142 DPM is a 1997 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 P142 DPM, 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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P142 DPM is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 20 May 1997.
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