MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,193 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to limit (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 13 years old (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre 13 years old
dampness around power steering pump/reservoir
o/s headlight condensated
o/s/f outer door handle poor operation
oil leak
slight movement in o/s steering arm
4x tyres perished/cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre 12 years old
Nearside Rear 18 years old
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre 12 years old
Offside Front washer jet partialy blocked
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre 12 years old
dampness/slight leak power steering pump/resivior area
front and rear bump stops perished/cracked
items removed from drivers view prior to test
oil leak engine
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
4x tyres perished/cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre 12 years old
Nearside Rear 18 years old
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre 12 years old
Offside Front washer jet partialy blocked
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre 12 years old
dampness/slight leak power steering pump/resivior area
front and rear bump stops perished/cracked
items removed from drivers view prior to test
oil leak engine
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R283 JPM is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 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 R283 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 R283 JPM registered?
R283 JPM is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R283 JPM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R283 JPM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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