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R239 JPM

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

163,310 mi
Last recorded163,310 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 JPM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 163,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to o/s/r quarter pan

Fail 28 Jul 2015 163,310 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

damage to o/s/r quarter pan

Fail 31 Mar 2015 162,721 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Not all centre stop lights working

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 158,481 miles

Not all centre stop light bulbs working

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2014 156,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Not all centre stop light bulbs working

OSF, NSF and OSR tyres badly cracked on sidewalls

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2013 151,759 miles

2 centre stop light bulbs not working

Front exhaust mounting bracket missing

NSR tail light bulb unreliable

OSF, NSF and OSR tyres cracking badly on sidewalls

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2013 151,618 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

2 centre stop light bulbs not working

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front exhaust mounting bracket missing

NSR tail light bulb unreliable

OSF, NSF and OSR tyres cracking badly on sidewalls

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 145,788 miles

airbag warning lamp on

n/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2012 145,788 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

airbag warning lamp on

n/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2011 143,490 miles

airbag warning lamp on

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 143,490 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 6 Apr 2010 140,248 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 135,457 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 135,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 130,582 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 123,324 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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R239 JPM is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1998 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 98,622 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 R239 JPM, 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 28 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R239 JPM registered?

R239 JPM is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R239 JPM safe to buy?

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