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P269 CFP

1997 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,488 mi
Last recorded126,488 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 CFP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 126,488 miles

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

lower steering column bush has slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2009 119,810 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 107,101 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 106,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

lower steering column bush has excessive play

Pass 18 Sep 2007 94,839 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 94,839 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 94,409 miles

corrosion on rear ex require changing shortly

Fail 6 Aug 2007 94,338 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion on rear silencer require changing shortly

Pass 8 Aug 2006 86,076 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 86,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 82,349 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 82,341 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P269 CFP is a 1997 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P269 CFP, 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 P269 CFP registered?

P269 CFP is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P269 CFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P269 CFP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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