MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,392 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both sides rear flexible brake hoses metal ends quite rusty
front brake pads getting worn
metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexible slightly corroded
outer edges of both front brake discs getting rusty
slight damage to front registration plate
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both sides rear flexible brake hoses metal ends quite rusty
dampness around o/s steering rack gaiter but no leaks at time of test
front disc pads look quite worn
outer edges of front disc surfaces quite rusty
slight damage to front number plate
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
exhaust heat shield (rear section) insecure
oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P164 FRS is a 1997 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P164 FRS, 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 P164 FRS registered?
P164 FRS is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 11 February 1997.
Is P164 FRS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P164 FRS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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