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P153 JSL

1997 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,565 mi
Last recorded131,565 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 JSL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 131,565 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 131,167 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 130,115 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2022 128,257 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 126,533 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 123,689 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 122,275 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 120,733 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 102,849 miles

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

all b rake pipes coverded ingrease hard to tell condion

hand brake long travel

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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P153 JSL is a 1997 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P153 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P153 JSL registered?

P153 JSL is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P153 JSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 JSL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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