MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,572 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
air bag warning lamp on
near side front ant roll bar linkgae cover split
near side rear tyre slight worn inner edge
off side front ant roll bar linkgae cover split
off side front steering arm slight play
off side front tyre slight worn inner edge
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT FELXIES CRACKED, OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE, WEAR TO FRONT DISCS, BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLE LINKS TOP BOOTS SPLIT.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
airbag light stays on when running
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
airbag light stays on when running
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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J40 CMT is a 1999 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 94,050 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 J40 CMT, 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 27 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J40 CMT registered?
J40 CMT is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 1999.
Is J40 CMT safe to buy?
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