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P332 CFP

1997 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,668 mi
Last recorded122,668 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP332 CFP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2022 122,668 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation inside headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 121,415 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills are corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 120,124 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 118,294 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 116,776 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Feed pipe to pump as slight leak (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 116,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Feed pipe to pump as slight leak (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 115,017 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 115,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 112,706 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 112,704 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 110,397 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 110,310 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Trailing Arm Bush Cradle Exsessivly corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing Arm Bush Cradle Exsessivly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 107,958 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 107,958 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 106,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 106,075 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 103,281 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 100,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 100,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 96,959 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 96,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 92,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 86,360 miles

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

slight engine misfire

Pass 30 Mar 2007 79,487 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 72,980 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 72,253 miles

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

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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P332 CFP is a 1997 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P332 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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P332 CFP is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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