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P266 TKX

1997 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,159 mi
Last recorded194,159 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 TKX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 194,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

brake pipes corrosion

idle erratic,emissions on limit,ignition barrel worn

o/s/f bottom balljoint play

power steering oil leak

rear exhaust rotten/blowing

sills corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 194,159 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

brake pipes corrosion

idle erratic,emissions on limit,ignition barrel worn

o/s/f bottom balljoint play

power steering oil leak

rear exhaust rotten/blowing

sills corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 192,010 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion to n/s sill,both rear archs

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 192,010 miles

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

corrosion to n/s sill,both rear archs

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 188,869 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

upper brake light n/w

Fail 25 May 2013 188,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

upper brake light n/w

Pass 23 May 2012 185,706 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 185,697 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

upper brake light not working

Pass 10 May 2011 179,773 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 161,978 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 148,798 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 136,203 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 122,823 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 108,781 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2006 108,781 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P266 TKX is a 1997 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P266 TKX, 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 P266 TKX registered?

P266 TKX is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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