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P163 DPK

1997 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

166,685 mi
Last recorded166,685 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 DPK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 166,685 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 161,316 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 161,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 160,345 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading on drivers side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 19 Jul 2022 160,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading on drivers side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 26 Jul 2021 159,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. drivers rear low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 159,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti roll bat mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. drivers rear low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 158,728 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 158,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 158,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 157,584 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 157,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sides anti roll bar area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 156,731 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 155,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 155,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 154,844 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 153,789 miles

Light corrosion at nearside and offside front brake pipes.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 153,789 miles

Light corrosion at nearside and offside front brake pipes.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 152,764 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 151,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s steering rackend slight play(drumstick)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 149,866 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 146,513 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 142,797 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 142,797 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 138,804 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 134,313 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 134,312 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 131,063 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust bracket corroded through

long travel handbrake

n/s h/b reading low

o/s rear inner tail light not working

Fail 31 Jul 2006 131,009 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust bracket corroded through

long travel handbrake

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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P163 DPK is a 1997 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 P163 DPK, 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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P163 DPK is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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