MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,443 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON ( 2MM ) TREAD.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside headlamp chipped
nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside headlamp chipped
nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS A STONE CHIP IN "A" ZONE BUT NOT EXCEEDING 10 MM AT PRESENT
NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER IS LEAKING
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS A STONE CHIP IN "A" ZONE BUT NOT EXCEEDING 10 MM AT PRESENT
NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER IS LEAKING
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AIR CONDITIONING BELT CRACKED
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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R461 JPH is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R461 JPH, 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 R461 JPH registered?
R461 JPH is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 1998.
Is R461 JPH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R461 JPH shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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