MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,868 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front wipers worn
speedo hard to read bulbs out
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all 4 rims marked befor MOT
backbox has a hole in and is in very poor condition
both front tyres show signs of rubbing on the inside of ther wing
front offside driving lamp not working
offside front tyre low and unevan ware 235/40/17 wr
oil leak
play in the power rack
unbale to read the speedo without a tourch
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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J5 TJP is a 1997 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J5 TJP, 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.
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What year was J5 TJP registered?
J5 TJP is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 27 April 1997.
Is J5 TJP safe to buy?
The MOT history for J5 TJP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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