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J444 MHY

1997 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

63,000 mi
Last recorded63,000 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 MHY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 63,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing outer sidewall 23/11 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm in primary grooves , Bud 205/60/15 95V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 62,682 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 61,680 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 61,678 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 60,757 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated cable chaffing on handbrake cable protective outer case worn through showing coloured cables (4.11 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 60,361 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 60,349 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 60,336 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear brake feral corded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 56,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to wearing through (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 56,758 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to wearing through (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 50,339 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 50,339 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 44,838 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 44,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 36,118 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,307 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 26,162 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 19,062 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 18,566 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 18,566 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,935 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 17,201 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 16,614 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 15,854 miles

oil leaking from the gearbox

Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,423 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,114 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 13,176 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 11,392 miles

N/S/F wiper blade slightly smeary.

Pass 26 Jul 2005 10,449 miles

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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J444 MHY is a 1997 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 J444 MHY, 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 J444 MHY registered?

J444 MHY is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is J444 MHY safe to buy?

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