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P425 GPD

1997 BMW 318

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,966 mi
Last recorded96,966 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 318105,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 GPD
MakeBMW
Model318
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 96,966 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 96,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 96,912 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 96,912 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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P425 GPD is a 1997 BMW 318 in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 105,387 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P425 GPD registered?

P425 GPD is a 1997 BMW 318, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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