MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front schock absorbers slight weak early attension adviced
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear trailing arms bushes slight weak and deteriating possible early attension required
Right hand rear schock absorber cover adrift
Slight play in ball joints early att adviced
Slight play in stering rack track rods
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front schock absorbers slight weak early attension adviced
Oil leak
Rear trailing arms bushes slight weak and deteriating possible early attension required
Slight play in ball joints early att adviced
Slight play in stering rack track rods
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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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P237 ABB is a 1997 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P237 ABB, 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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P237 ABB is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 19 February 1997.
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