MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,828 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
front wipers worn.
n/s/r slight wheel bearing noise.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
front wipers worn.
n/s/r slight wheel bearing noise.
Battery insecure
Nearside front flexible brake hose slghtly perished
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Battery insecure
Nearside front flexible brake hose slghtly perished
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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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P385 DBW 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 55.6%.
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 P385 DBW, 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 P385 DBW registered?
P385 DBW is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 5 March 1997.
Is P385 DBW safe to buy?
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