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P188 TDN

1997 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,456 mi
Last recorded94,456 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 TDN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 94,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 94,267 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,700 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 87,700 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 87,418 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

exhaust badly deteriorated and corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,896 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 76,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,432 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 72,432 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 66,983 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 61,945 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 56,073 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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P188 TDN is a 1997 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P188 TDN, 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 P188 TDN registered?

P188 TDN is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P188 TDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 TDN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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