MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
park brake efforts close to minimum
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
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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JAZ 3118 is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1995 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 108,514 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 JAZ 3118, 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 31 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JAZ 3118 registered?
JAZ 3118 is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 23 March 1995.
Is JAZ 3118 safe to buy?
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