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P931 MLU

1997 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,556 mi
Last recorded114,556 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 116111,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP931 MLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 114,556 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 95,066 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 81,327 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 81,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,166 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 75,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Air bag warning lamp stays illuminated Centre stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack shaft has slight end float

Pass 19 Jul 2008 69,933 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 69,933 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 63,841 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 57,805 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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P931 MLU is a 1997 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 111,039 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P931 MLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P931 MLU registered?

P931 MLU is a 1997 BMW 116, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P931 MLU safe to buy?

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