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P157 ADD

1997 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,780 mi
Last recorded102,780 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 ADD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 102,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 102,690 miles

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 98,569 miles

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

n/s window not working and open

Fail 20 Aug 2016 98,569 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 92,957 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 92,937 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2014 85,668 miles

n/s mirror missing

Fail 25 Jun 2014 85,668 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s door mirror broken

n/s front and rear door damaged

n/s rear wheel arch damaged

n/s sill damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2012 79,334 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S front to back metal brake pipe

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 17 Oct 2011 74,355 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Oct 2011 74,355 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

N/S front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2010 70,549 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,195 miles

N/S front brake pads low

Pass 10 Dec 2008 61,958 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 58,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 54,548 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 51,755 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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P157 ADD is a 1997 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P157 ADD, 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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What year was P157 ADD registered?

P157 ADD is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P157 ADD safe to buy?

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