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P175 NLU

1997 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,404 mi
Last recorded106,404 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 NLU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2007 106,404 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion in front chassis legs by wishbone arm mountings

front brake discs pitted

suspect exhaust bracket missing

Pass 27 Mar 2007 106,404 miles

front brake discs pitted

suspect exhaust bracket missing

corrosion in front chassis legs by wishbone arm mountings

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 105,525 miles

1. Front brake pipes are worn & Corroded †2. Nsf Floor pan is corroded †3. Nsf & osf lower wishbone bushes are perrished †4. Nsf & Osf lower ball joints are corroded †5. osr shock absorber cover is missing

6. Steel brake pipes are corroded †7. Rear trailing arm bushes are perrished

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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P175 NLU is a 1997 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P175 NLU, 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 P175 NLU registered?

P175 NLU is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P175 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P175 NLU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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