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J464 MJL

1998 BMW 316

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,014 mi
Last recorded142,014 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ464 MJL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 142,014 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 137,461 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak at engine/gearbox

Fail 13 Nov 2018 137,459 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak at engine/gearbox

Pass 20 Sep 2017 134,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear subframe mounts

rear diff slight play front bolts

Fail 18 Sep 2017 134,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear subframe mounts

rear diff slight play front bolts

Pass 7 Sep 2016 131,338 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 131,338 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 130,554 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure inner sills corroded (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Driver's seat insecure sills corroded (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure inner sills corroded (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Passenger's seat insecure sills corroded (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings both inner (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2014 128,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 127,131 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

slight corrosion to front discs

Pass 28 Jul 2012 125,696 miles

RECONNECTED LOOSE WASHER CONNECTOR. OSR AND NSF TYRES 2.5MM. S;IGHT PLAY IN NSF WHEEK BEARING. SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF LOWER SUSPENSION BALLJOINT.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 121,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 116,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 116,505 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 116,460 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cannot see front brake pads

n.s.r. and front tyres wearing low inner edges

n.s.r. wheel bearing slight noisy

Pass 23 Jun 2009 109,200 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 108,319 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 108,319 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 99,408 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 99,408 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 150,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 148,212 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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J464 MJL is a 1998 BMW 316 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J464 MJL, 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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J464 MJL is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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