MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,260 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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D/SEAT UPRIGHT LOCK WORN O/S/WIG/IND T/WHITE F/DISCS WORN UNABLE TO VIEW PADS
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
O/S/F/SEAT UPRIGHT LOCKING WORN O/S/WING IND T/WHITE O/S/REAR OUTER B/PIPE CORRODED BOTH F/B/FLEXI PIPES CRACKING FRONT DISCS WORN WITH SLIGHT NOISE ON ROTATION UNABLE TO VIEW PADS
SLIGHT RUMBLE O/S/REAR
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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P183 BCX is a 1997 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P183 BCX, 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 P183 BCX registered?
P183 BCX is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 15 January 1997.
Is P183 BCX safe to buy?
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