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P2 XPC

1998 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,717 mi
Last recorded161,717 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 XPC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2013 161,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2012 157,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2011 152,521 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 148,581 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 139,873 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 133,211 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 128,325 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

brake pad sensor wire broken

cover sills fitted

slight leak on power steering pipes

Pass 15 Mar 2006 122,575 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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P2 XPC is a 1998 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 98,622 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 P2 XPC, 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 28 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P2 XPC?

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What year was P2 XPC registered?

P2 XPC is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is P2 XPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P2 XPC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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