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P210 DPH

1997 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,016 mi
Last recorded126,016 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 DPH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 126,016 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 125,739 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 125,739 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 122,394 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 121,578 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 121,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 311,340 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 311,339 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

UNABLE TO CARRY OUT EXHAUST EMISSION TEST DUE TO BAD ENGINE WATER LEAK

nearside front floor corroded and holed

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2015 102,224 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 102,219 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 293,776 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 293,769 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 288,729 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

offside front tyre won close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 22 May 2012 288,724 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2010 278,569 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 278,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 66,534 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 259,649 miles

brake pipes at rear corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2006 243,947 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2006 243,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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P210 DPH is a 1997 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P210 DPH, 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 P210 DPH registered?

P210 DPH is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P210 DPH safe to buy?

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