MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,017 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drivers seat belt slow to return.
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)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
front n/s and o/s flexi brake hoses starting to perish
rear tyres just legal
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front n/s and o/s flexi brake hoses starting to perish
rear tyres just legal
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brakes sticking slightly
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
oil leak
slight play in front ball joints
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
oil leak
slight play in front ball joints
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P211 DBW is a 1997 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P211 DBW, 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 P211 DBW registered?
P211 DBW is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 10 January 1997.
Is P211 DBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P211 DBW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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