MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,880 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
nearside front indicator lense damaged
oil leaks
slight play to steering rack
stonechips in front windscreen
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
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
oil leak from engine area
slight play on steering rack
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
oil leak
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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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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