MOT Status
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70,497 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front suspension and components have age related corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
front suspension and components have age related corrosion
rear suspension and components have age related corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
front suspension and components have age related corrosion
rear suspension and components have age related corrosion
All suspension components have general age related corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Underside has age related corrosion to all suspension components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Underside has age related corrosion to all suspension components
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
suspension and brake components have age related corrosion
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
suspension and brake components have age related corrosion
Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension and brake components have general age related corrosion
Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension and brake components have general age related corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
All metal brake pipes have been covered with grease
All metal brake pipes have been covered with grease
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All metal brake pipes have slight corrosion or have been Greased
All metal brake pipes have slight corrosion or have been Greased
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J17 JPW is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1998 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 98,622 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 J17 JPW, 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 28 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J17 JPW registered?
J17 JPW is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 27 November 1998.
Is J17 JPW safe to buy?
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