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P384 LAK

1997 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,552 mi
Last recorded160,552 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP384 LAK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 160,552 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 155,325 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 150,178 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 146,639 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 142,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 142,514 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 138,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 133,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 128,440 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2007 128,440 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 122,833 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 118,539 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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P384 LAK is a 1997 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P384 LAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P384 LAK registered?

P384 LAK is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P384 LAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P384 LAK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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