MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,681 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
radiator leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P315 JMO is a 1997 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P315 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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What year was P315 JMO registered?
P315 JMO is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 1997.
Is P315 JMO safe to buy?
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