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P393 DDC

1997 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,496 mi
Last recorded57,496 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 DDC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,496 miles

Nearside floor/sill corroded

Offside floor/sill corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 56,321 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 55,616 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded+slight blow

Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,741 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,200 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,995 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,985 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,836 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,995 miles

N/S/R brake a little tight but this has no effect on the effiancy tests

Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,023 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,055 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,223 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,383 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 39,040 miles

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

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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P393 DDC is a 1997 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P393 DDC, 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 P393 DDC registered?

P393 DDC is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P393 DDC safe to buy?

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