MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,207 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
airbag lamp showing
exhaust to gear box bracket corroded
n/s/f tyre wall slight damage/scuffing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
air bag warning lamp showing
hand brake o/s needs lots of effort to attain performance
n/s/r tyre wall age cracking and scuffed
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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P383 ABB is a 1997 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P383 ABB, 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 P383 ABB registered?
P383 ABB is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 1997.
Is P383 ABB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P383 ABB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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