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P154 RHX

1971 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,962 mi
Last recorded117,962 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1971 BMW 31699,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 RHX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 117,962 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 107,918 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,031 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 10,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise hand brake travel

Pass 14 Oct 2005 96,688 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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P154 RHX is a 1971 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 99,313 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 P154 RHX, 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 55 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P154 RHX registered?

P154 RHX is a 1971 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P154 RHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P154 RHX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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