MOT Status
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104,173 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor corroded and holed
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside floor corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
aux belt in poor condition
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side of Flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side of Flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Reverse Lamps -amber in colour
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side of Flexi-Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side of Flexi-Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
offside front anti roll bar bush worn
offside front lower arm bull joint has minor play
oil leak from the engine
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P148 CPJ is a 1997 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P148 CPJ, 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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P148 CPJ is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 25 February 1997.
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