MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside front tyre
off side rear parking brake recording a slightly low effort
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre exhaust mount corroded
Stonechip in nearside area of windscreen
Large stonechip in windscreen
Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and starting to perish on outer wall
Offside front tyre worn to 2mm and perishing on outer wall
Offside rear road wheel binding on slightly
Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded
Slight engine oil leak
front brake pads low.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P312 SHW is a 1997 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 P312 SHW, 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 P312 SHW registered?
P312 SHW is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 7 March 1997.
Is P312 SHW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P312 SHW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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