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oil leak front cover
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
oil leak front cover
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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P337 LAK is a 1997 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 P337 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 P337 LAK registered?
P337 LAK is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 7 March 1997.
Is P337 LAK safe to buy?
The MOT history for P337 LAK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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