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P206 THW

1997 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,989 mi
Last recorded81,989 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 THW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 81,989 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 75,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 75,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from rear axle.

Fail 14 Jan 2009 64,399 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 64,399 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 59,616 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 59,616 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,226 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 54,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 48,152 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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P206 THW is a 1997 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P206 THW, 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 P206 THW registered?

P206 THW is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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