MOT Status
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125,044 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides have condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides --- hose to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
all front and rear suspension components corroded
milometer light not working . miles checked with torch
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides have condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides --- hose to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
all front and rear suspension components corroded
milometer light not working . miles checked with torch
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides -- condensation (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
all front and rear suspension components corroding
centre silencer heat shield loose
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
Centre exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)
mileage display very faint
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)
mileage display very faint
oil leak
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
milage display very faint
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
offside rear handbrake slightly low effort.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P243 JMO is a 1997 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 P243 JMO, 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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P243 JMO is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 18 March 1997.
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