MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,970 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust deteriorated
Int fault abs warning light
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
suspension both lower front wishbones rear bush worn
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
suspension both lower front wishbones rear bush worn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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P246 PLR is a 1997 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P246 PLR, 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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P246 PLR is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 12 May 1997.
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