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P249 TMJ

1997 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,880 mi
Last recorded78,880 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 TMJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 78,880 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

air bag warning light on

both rear exhaust silencer mounts split but still supported

engine oil leak

front brake pads getting low

rattle in rear exhaust silencer

slight play in nearside steering tie bar

Pass 10 Sep 2008 76,730 miles

nearside front indicator lense damaged

oil leaks

slight play to steering rack

stonechips in front windscreen

Fail 10 Sep 2008 76,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield at rear insucure

nearside front indicator lense damaged

offside rear brake pipe surface rusty

oil leaks

slight play to steering rack

stonechips in front windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2007 74,988 miles

engine oil leak

heat sheild above exhaust slightly insecure

nearside wiper blade not clearing screen too well

offside rear brake pipe to flexy slightly corroded

rear section of exhaust deteriating

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2006 71,352 miles

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

oil leak from engine area

slight play on steering rack

Fail 16 Sep 2006 71,318 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

oil leak from engine area

slight play on steering rack

small stone chips on screen

Pass 16 Sep 2005 67,316 miles

oil leak

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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P249 TMJ is a 1997 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P249 TMJ, 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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What year was P249 TMJ registered?

P249 TMJ is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P249 TMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P249 TMJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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