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P309 HJB

1997 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,872 mi
Last recorded80,872 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 HJB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 80,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,859 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 80,851 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 80,490 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,995 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,715 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,835 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 76,743 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,048 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 72,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 72,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,651 miles

exhaust very rusty and slight blow at rear

fan belt perished

Pass 18 Mar 2008 69,208 miles

exhaust rusty esp rear box

Pass 23 Mar 2007 67,710 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 66,269 miles

exhaust rusty

front pads low

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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P309 HJB is a 1997 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P309 HJB, 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 P309 HJB registered?

P309 HJB is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P309 HJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P309 HJB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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