MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,742 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
slight under body corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
slight under body corrosion
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
engine has slight leak of oil
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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P153 LEC is a 1997 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 P153 LEC, 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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P153 LEC is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 3 June 1997.
Is P153 LEC safe to buy?
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