MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,678 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust back box corroded
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P245 LHK safe to buy?
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