MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Light corrosion at nearside and offside front brake pipes.
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)
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
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
o/s steering rackend slight play(drumstick)
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)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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
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?
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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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