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P379 BCX

1997 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,977 mi
Last recorded108,977 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 BCX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 108,977 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011

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

n/s rear seat belt showing signs of wear

Pass 16 Sep 2010 99,237 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 95,360 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 90,321 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 85,721 miles

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

front pads low?

Pass 25 Aug 2006 80,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 72,539 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 72,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.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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P379 BCX is a 1997 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P379 BCX, 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 P379 BCX registered?

P379 BCX is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P379 BCX safe to buy?

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