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P198 BCX

1997 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

222,256 mi
Last recorded222,256 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 BCX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 222,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

differential mounting bush worn

Fail 20 Jan 2020 222,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

differential mounting bush worn

Pass 20 Dec 2018

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2018

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2018

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (all) (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (buckle) (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear (shaft boot insecure)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported all (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking internal seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted rearmost arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle (5.2.2a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short piece from caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear shaft boot insecure

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 112,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 207,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 206,829 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 206,829 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 203,609 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 194,821 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 194,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 184,285 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 184,285 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 178,252 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 178,247 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/F BRAKE HOSE IS WORN

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

THE FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

THE N/S/F AND O/SF LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHES ARE WORN

THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS DAMP

Pass 28 Nov 2008 159,177 miles

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT NOISE O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP IS ON

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE LIGHTLY CORRODED/PITTED

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

THE N/S/R INNER PLASTIC ARCH IS MISSING

THE N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER BUMP STOP IS SPLIT

THE O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT SLIGHT WEAR

THE POWER STEERING PIPES ARE ALL DAMP/ OIL

THE RADIATOR IS LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Fail 27 Nov 2008 159,176 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT NOISE O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP IS ON

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE LIGHTLY CORRODED/PITTED

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

THE N/S/R INNER PLASTIC ARCH IS MISSING

THE N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER BUMP STOP IS SPLIT

THE O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT SLIGHT WEAR

THE POWER STEERING PIPES ARE ALL DAMP/ OIL

THE RADIATOR IS LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 7 Oct 2006 155,253 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front head lamp, dip beam has a weak patten

Fail 7 Oct 2006 155,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

offside front head lamp, dip beam has a weak patten

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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P198 BCX is a 1997 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P198 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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P198 BCX is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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