MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,577 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bodywork damaged.
Both rear tyres starting to perish.
Corrosion on bodywork.
Heavy surface corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes.
Slight wear and heavy scoring to front and rear brake discs.
Slight wear to front and rear brake pads.
Surface corrosion under vehicle.
Heavy surface corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes.
Just acceptable perishing to all four tyres.
Slight lift in both front lower ball joints.
Slight wear to rear brake pads.
Surface corrosion to rear brake discs.
Very heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.
Bodywork damaged.
Surface corrosion under vehicle.
Very heavy perishing to all four tyres.
Very heavy surface corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes.
Bodywork damaged.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Surface corrosion under vehicle.
Very heavy perishing to all four tyres.
Very heavy surface corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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S97 JVP is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 S97 JVP, 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 S97 JVP registered?
S97 JVP is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S97 JVP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S97 JVP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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