MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,409 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
n/s wiper blade split
rear exhaust clamp in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
n/s wiper blade split
rear exhaust clamp in poor condition
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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A17 JOF is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1996 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 104,488 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 A17 JOF, 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 30 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A17 JOF registered?
A17 JOF is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 29 April 1996.
Is A17 JOF safe to buy?
The MOT history for A17 JOF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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