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P269 OFM

1997 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,968 mi
Last recorded74,968 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 OFM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 74,968 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 74,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 65,589 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 58,371 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 53,684 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 53,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2008 52,094 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 52,094 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 50,050 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 44,817 miles

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 OFM is a 1997 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P269 OFM, 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 OFM registered?

P269 OFM is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P269 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P269 OFM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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