MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,085 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P37 XDS is a 1997 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P37 XDS, 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 P37 XDS registered?
P37 XDS is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 2 May 1997.
Is P37 XDS safe to buy?
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