MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,054 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s & o/s front lower suspension ball joint bushes starting to perish †
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advisorys attatched
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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P195 BTA is a 1997 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P195 BTA, 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 P195 BTA registered?
P195 BTA is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P195 BTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P195 BTA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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