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P413 HJB

1997 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 HJB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure and Suspension components on the Underbody are corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 204,392 miles

Nearside chassies rail dammaged/worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 196,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside chassie rail slight dammage underside

Pass 9 Dec 2022 184,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 177,696 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 177,696 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 170,304 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 160,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sills have been welded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 146,785 miles

FUEL TANK SECURING BRACKETS CORREOED

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sills have been welded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 146,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll bar mounting braket (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust pie mounting bracket broken

Fuel tank securing brackets corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush worn and splitting

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside

Rear Exhaust box corroded and blowing

Rear Flexible brake hose ferruls corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 143,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Feathered and has outer sidewall damage

Offside Front Feathered

both sills/floor pans have welded repairs

Pass 14 Mar 2016 140,543 miles

Both front tyres feathered

Pass 24 Mar 2015 135,366 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 135,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 131,528 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 131,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all suspension components heavy corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2013
Fail 19 Mar 2013 127,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 123,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 123,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure on floor

Pass 9 Mar 2011 118,287 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 118,287 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 112,444 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear foot brake poor performance

Pass 10 Mar 2009 108,963 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 108,958 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake poor performance

Pass 8 Feb 2008 105,342 miles

both rear brake pipes corrosion forming

clutch noisey in operation

signs of oil leak rear of gearbox

Pass 7 Feb 2007 100,046 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 94,040 miles

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

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

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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P413 HJB is a 1997 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 P413 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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P413 HJB is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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