MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
trim on bumper insecure
wheel arches corroded.damage to nearside body/sill
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
1 x front to rear fuel line corroded
both front flexi brake hoses perishing
exhaust corroded
fuel filter cover loose
nearside front tyre worn/wearing on edges(advise tracking check)
offside rear jacking block missing
oil around gearbox(poss reverse light switch leaking)
p.a.s. pipe corroded
p.a.s. reservoir damp/wet
parking brake lever nearing its highest point
pipe attached to brake servo hose corroded
rear wiper split
shock absorbers corroded
some damage and corrosion on nearside sill
nail and cuts in tread area of offside rear tyre/tyre at 3mm
nearside rear tyre perished and at 2mm
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
1 x front to rear fuel line corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front flexi brake hoses perishing
exhaust corroded
fuel filter cover loose
nearside front tyre worn/wearing on edges(advise tracking check)
offside rear jacking block missing
oil around gearbox(poss reverse light switch leaking)
p.a.s. pipe corroded
p.a.s. reservoir damp/wet
parking brake lever nearing its highest point
pipe attached to brake servo hose corroded
rear wiper split
shock absorbers corroded
some damage and corrosion on nearside sill
nail and cuts in tread area of offside rear tyre/tyre at 3mm
nearside rear tyre perished and at 2mm
1 x front to rear fuel line corroded/corroding
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all brake hose ferrules corroded/corroding
exhaust system corroded
fuel filter cover loose
metal pipe attached to servo hose corroded
offside rear jacking block missing
oil around rear of gearbox-possible reverse light switch leaking
p.a.s. pipes corroded
p.a.s. reservoir and attached hoses wet/damp
prop shaft corroding
shock absorbers corroded/corroding
some corrosion on floor pans
some/slight perishing on both front flexi brake hoses
very slight corrosion on brake pipe at master cylinder
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
1 x front to rear fuel line corroded/corroding
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all brake hose ferrules corroded/corroding
battery loose
exhaust system corroded
floor heatshield loose/insecure
fuel filter cover loose
metal pipe attached to servo hose corroded
nearside rear tyre at 3mm on edges
offside rear jacking block missing
oil around rear of gearbox-possible reverse light switch leaking
p.a.s. pipes corroded
p.a.s. reservoir and attached hoses wet/damp
prop shaft corroding
service light at amber/red
shock absorbers corroded/corroding
some corrosion on floor pans
some corrosion on front brake discs
some/slight perishing on both front flexi brake hoses
very slight corrosion on brake pipe at master cylinder
offside front tyre at 0mm on inner edge
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside headlight lense badly marked with stonechips
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P127 JSL is a 1997 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 P127 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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P127 JSL is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 11 April 1997.
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