MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,300 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Airbag light on
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Slight blow from downpipe
Battery insecure
Oil leak
air bag light on
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
air bag light on
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
surface cracks developing on front flexi hoses
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front brake discs corroded and heavily lipped(advise full measurement check)
damage to nearside front bumper(still secure,no sharp edges)
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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P138 JMF is a 1997 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 P138 JMF, 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 P138 JMF registered?
P138 JMF is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 1997.
Is P138 JMF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P138 JMF shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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