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P177 AKS

1997 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,379 mi
Last recorded112,379 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 AKS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 112,379 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 112,219 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust box outer skin rusty

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 29 Nov 2017 105,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both front (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 104,561 miles

Nearside Rear Rear silencer corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 104,561 miles

Nearside Rear Rear silencer corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 103,196 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 101,738 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER SILENCER PANEL SLIGHT CORROSION

SUN VOISER MISSING

Fail 15 Nov 2014 101,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

sun voiser driver side missing

Pass 5 Dec 2013 99,938 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 98,258 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 96,209 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 96,209 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 93,402 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 91,350 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 89,270 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 83,603 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 83,577 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 76,862 miles

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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P177 AKS is a 1997 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P177 AKS, 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 P177 AKS registered?

P177 AKS is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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