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P349 HJB

1997 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

149,493 mi
Last recorded149,493 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 HJB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 149,493 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 146,933 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 146,910 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2019 143,059 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 143,059 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sills holded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 138,228 miles

Rear Lower both side off sill rusting

fuel pipes surface rusting

rear metal brake pip covered in sealer

Pass 17 Nov 2017 131,904 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe is corroded

Central Rear view mirror is missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe has been coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer partially blocked

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe has been coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipes are corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2017 131,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake servo vacuum pipe is corroded

Central Rear view mirror is missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe has been coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer partially blocked

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe has been coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 128,726 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 128,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 127,037 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 125,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion to nearside + offside outer sills

nearside + offside outer sills are covered

nearside + offside rear brake pipes have been greased

Fail 15 Dec 2014 125,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion to nearside + offside outer sills

nearside + offside outer sills are covered

nearside + offside rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 14 Nov 2013 122,721 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion nearside + offside outer sills

Fail 11 Nov 2013 122,718 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion nearside + offside outer sills

no reading from offside parking brake

Pass 29 Oct 2012 106,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in offside inner steering rack.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 92,501 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2011 92,501 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake fluid level down

Pass 22 Nov 2010 75,687 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

service light on

Pass 24 Jun 2009 64,675 miles

offside front indicator lamp craked

Fail 24 Jun 2009 64,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front indicator lamp craked

Pass 24 Jun 2008 62,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front indicator cracked

rear brake pipes have been greased

Fail 24 Jun 2008 62,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

n/s front indicator cracked

rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 8 Jun 2007 60,149 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 56,349 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 51,457 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 51,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P349 HJB is a 1997 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 P349 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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P349 HJB is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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