MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,052 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front discs rusting pads low
front to rear brake pipe rusting
rear tyres 3mm + perishing
slight play in both inner rack joints
slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front discs rusting pads low
front to rear brake pipe rusting
rear tyres 3mm + perishing
slight play in both inner rack joints
slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear and o/s/f sidewallls perishing
brake pipe from t-piece to front rusting
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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P23 MSM is a 1997 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P23 MSM, 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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How do I check the history of P23 MSM?
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What year was P23 MSM registered?
P23 MSM is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 24 March 1997.
Is P23 MSM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P23 MSM shows 9 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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