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P118 JSL

1997 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,914 mi
Last recorded106,914 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 JSL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 106,914 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 106,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 99,160 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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 91,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 91,865 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 83,345 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 77,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 77,379 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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P118 JSL is a 1997 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P118 JSL, 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 P118 JSL registered?

P118 JSL is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P118 JSL safe to buy?

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