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J14 NRA

1997 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,069 mi
Last recorded131,069 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 NRA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 131,069 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 124,305 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 117,206 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 110,939 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 104,319 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 98,008 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 91,269 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 83,816 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 86,464 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside 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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J14 NRA is a 1997 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J14 NRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J14 NRA registered?

J14 NRA is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J14 NRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J14 NRA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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