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L12 AEJ

1997 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

49,487 mi
Last recorded49,487 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 AEJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 49,487 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 49,487 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,039 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 45,925 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 44,889 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,929 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 102,049 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 40,353 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,111 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,371 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,155 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,911 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,899 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,932 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,908 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,326 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 17,840 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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L12 AEJ is a 1997 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L12 AEJ, 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

How do I check the history of L12 AEJ?

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What year was L12 AEJ registered?

L12 AEJ is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is L12 AEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 AEJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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