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P16 JAD

1997 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,086 mi
Last recorded114,086 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 JAD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 114,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 110,774 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 106,191 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 106,191 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 98,430 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 92,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 16 Feb 2009 92,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 22 Feb 2008 84,735 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 84,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front crankshaft oilseal leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2007 80,550 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 74,191 miles

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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P16 JAD is a 1997 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P16 JAD, 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 P16 JAD registered?

P16 JAD is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P16 JAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P16 JAD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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