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P244 GVN

1997 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,100 mi
Last recorded166,100 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 GVN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 166,100 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 160,666 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 154,408 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 154,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 148,392 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 142,479 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 134,482 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 125,625 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 114,151 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P244 GVN 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 88.9%.

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 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 P244 GVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P244 GVN?

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What year was P244 GVN registered?

P244 GVN is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P244 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P244 GVN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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