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P313 LAK

1997 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,543 mi
Last recorded160,543 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 LAK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 160,543 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 147,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear seats removed

Fail 14 Jun 2016 133,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sel at the jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sel at the jacking point (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sel at the jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside inner rack ball joint has a lot of play

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 131,486 miles

Both (outer) rear brake pipes corroded

Both front brake pipes corroded

Offside front jacking point slightly corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 May 2015 131,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both (outer) rear brake pipes corroded

Both front brake pipes corroded

Offside front jacking point slightly corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 128,276 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside hand brake recording little effort

Fail 14 May 2014 128,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside hand brake recording little effort

Pass 22 May 2013 124,695 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 121,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 May 2011 115,036 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2011 115,036 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 105,708 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 105,708 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 93,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 84,712 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 84,712 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 79,038 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 72,929 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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P313 LAK is a 1997 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P313 LAK, 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 P313 LAK registered?

P313 LAK is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P313 LAK safe to buy?

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