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P411 BCX

1997 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,357 mi
Last recorded94,357 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP411 BCX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 94,357 miles

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

rear drum brake backplates appear damp

Fail 22 Jul 2016 94,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 80,034 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 79,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 73,000 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 63,679 miles

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

RBT Front brake imbalance 20%

Fail 18 Jan 2012 63,678 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nears ide rear tyre half worn

pas system pipescorroded

Fail 15 Feb 2010 43,954 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nears ide rear tyre half worn

pas system pipescorroded

Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,027 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 43,027 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

various powersteering pipes corroded but not leaking

Fail 11 Feb 2008 42,220 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 42,220 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,876 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 39,876 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 38,587 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 38,587 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both fron tyres side walls are perished

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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P411 BCX is a 1997 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P411 BCX, 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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P411 BCX is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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