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S797 JLM

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 JLM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010
Fail 11 Nov 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front roll bar links worn to acceptable limit, bad oil leak from engine.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 102,122 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 94,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2008 94,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2007 84,109 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 72,376 miles

offside door mirror casing insecure

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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S797 JLM is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 108,514 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 S797 JLM, 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 31 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S797 JLM registered?

S797 JLM is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is S797 JLM safe to buy?

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