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P14 AAG

1997 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,524 mi
Last recorded118,524 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 AAG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 118,524 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2013 114,753 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

exhaust/body heatshield insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2013 114,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

exhaust/body heatshield insecure

Pass 25 May 2012 112,164 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 109,429 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 109,427 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 106,651 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 104,694 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 102,498 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 98,560 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 98,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 95,550 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 95,538 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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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P14 AAG is a 1997 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P14 AAG, 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 P14 AAG registered?

P14 AAG is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P14 AAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P14 AAG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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