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P339 KKP

1997 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,538 mi
Last recorded121,538 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 KKP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 121,538 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Centre to rear exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 121,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Centre to rear exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 116,436 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 114,454 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 111,531 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 111,521 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 108,304 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 108,300 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,898 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 104,898 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2012 100,634 miles

Oil leak

both exterior mirror backs damaged

front exhaust bracket corroded through

Pass 1 Nov 2011 95,460 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2011 95,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heatshield under vehicle adrift

Pass 27 Oct 2010 90,276 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

heatshield adrift resting on top of exhaust

Pass 22 Oct 2009 83,586 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 77,050 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 70,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 3 Oct 2006 62,843 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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P339 KKP is a 1997 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P339 KKP, 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 P339 KKP registered?

P339 KKP is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P339 KKP safe to buy?

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