MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,177 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake hoses perished
brake pipes corroding in places
n/s/r tyre agecracked and tread getting low
o/s rack boot repaired
o/s/r tyre tread getting low
rear brakes out of balance
rusting near suspension and on sills
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
brake pipes corroding in places
o/s rack boot repaired
brake hoses perished
o/s/f tyre agecracked and tread getting low
o/s/r tyre tread getting low
rusting near suspension and on sills
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
seatbelts slightly freyed
tyres agecracking
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
seatbelts slightly freyed
tyres agecracking
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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P159 JMF is a 1997 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P159 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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P159 JMF is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 9 May 1997.
Is P159 JMF safe to buy?
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