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P376 LBA

1997 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,164 mi
Last recorded193,164 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 LBA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 193,164 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 193,164 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 187,006 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 187,006 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P376 LBA is a 1997 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P376 LBA, 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 P376 LBA registered?

P376 LBA is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P376 LBA safe to buy?

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