MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust becoming corroded
front disks becoming corroded
sills becoming corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
seat belts worn,steering and suspension bushes worn.windscreen chipped.exhaust heat sheild loose.
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
seat belts worn,steering and suspension bushes worn.windscreen chipped.exhaust heat sheild loose.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
steering and suspension worn,nearside sill damaged.brake pipes coroded.
steering and suspension worn,nearside sill damaged.brake pipes coroded.
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
heat shield loose
n/s sill damaged
oil leak at g/box
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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P388 FNX is a 1997 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P388 FNX, 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 P388 FNX registered?
P388 FNX is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 6 February 1997.
Is P388 FNX safe to buy?
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