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P190 ADD

1997 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,950 mi
Last recorded85,950 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 ADD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 85,950 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r sills showing corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2024 71,709 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 64,836 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 61,992 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 61,196 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,284 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 56,142 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 50,121 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,445 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 47,297 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,823 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,912 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 40,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,922 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,763 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,910 miles

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

front brake discs worn

washers poor operation

Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,636 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 30,636 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2009 28,811 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 26,649 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 24,991 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 24,991 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 23,733 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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P190 ADD is a 1997 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P190 ADD, 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 P190 ADD registered?

P190 ADD is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P190 ADD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P190 ADD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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