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P164 HRX

1997 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,358 mi
Last recorded62,358 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 HRX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 62,358 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,109 miles

rusty under vehicle

Pass 30 May 2012 60,723 miles

Both rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 30 May 2012 60,723 miles

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

Both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,951 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 55,522 miles

All tyres cracking

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 52,369 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 49,280 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 46,194 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 42,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 25 May 2006 42,681 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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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P164 HRX is a 1997 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P164 HRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P164 HRX registered?

P164 HRX is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P164 HRX safe to buy?

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