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P245 LHK

1997 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,678 mi
Last recorded89,678 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 LHK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 89,678 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2016 89,678 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 80,494 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 77,408 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front lower suspention arm rear bushes have slight play

Off side front tyre has inner and outer edge wear

Off side windscreen washer jet weak

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Steering rack boots in poor condition

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 75,645 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Both front lower suspention arm rear bushes have slight play

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Near side windscreen washer jet partialy blocked

Off side front tyre has minor inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Vairious chips to windscreen, all within limits

Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,884 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

imbalanced rear hand brake application

off side front, off side rear tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

slight play in both steering rack side arm ball joints

Fail 8 Jun 2012 73,884 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

imbalanced rear hand brake application

off side front, off side rear tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

slight play in both steering rack side arm ball joints

Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,151 miles

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

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

imbalance rear hand brake application, off side rear low reading

near side rear tyre has inner shoulder wear , near excess

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

off side rear tyre has inner shoulder wear

Pass 17 Mar 2010 66,990 miles

both rear tyre wearing on inner edges

damage to screen

front brake discs worn unevenly (grabbing)

knock from bottom of engine

offside front tyre worn on both edges . 225/40zr18

radiator is leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2009 61,961 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008
Fail 20 Mar 2008 57,498 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,574 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 48,743 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 48,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P245 LHK is a 1997 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P245 LHK, 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 P245 LHK registered?

P245 LHK is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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