MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,642 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
all brake pipe slightly corroded
n/s/f tyre has perishing cracks and just paas
o/s/r arch corroded
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
all brake pipe slightly corroded
n/s/f tyre has perishing cracks and just paas
o/s/r arch corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag warning lamp on
centre exhaust mount/clamp broken
front tyres wearing on inner edge
offside front fog lamp not working
rear exhaust leaking slightly & deteriorated
Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag warning lamp on
centre exhaust mount/clamp broken
front tyres wearing on inner edge
offside front fog lamp not working
rear exhaust leaking slightly & deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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W159 JPH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 2000 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 92,172 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 W159 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 26 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was W159 JPH registered?
W159 JPH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 13 June 2000.
Is W159 JPH safe to buy?
The MOT history for W159 JPH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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