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P151 DPM

1997 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,173 mi
Last recorded92,173 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 DPM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 92,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,645 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 91,043 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 91,043 miles

Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 90,283 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 89,331 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,392 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 87,096 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 86,133 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 85,241 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 85,238 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 83,970 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 83,968 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 82,587 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 81,335 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 80,055 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 78,458 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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P151 DPM is a 1997 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P151 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P151 DPM registered?

P151 DPM is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P151 DPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P151 DPM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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