MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,404 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was P175 NLU registered?
P175 NLU is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 29 April 1997.
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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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