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BMW 316

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 1,596 cc

P98 HJBMOT history

P98 HJB is a purple petrol BMW 316 first used on 14 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 54,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.

P98 HJB purple BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2026
Mileage
54,254 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P98 HJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
14 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P98 HJB was last recorded at 54,254 miles on 15 Jul 2022, 487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,767 miles · 28 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
487 miles
Average per year
2,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 54,254 miles
  • 2020 – 53,767 miles
  • 2019 – 53,180 miles
  • 2018 – 52,674 miles
  • 2017 – 51,947 miles
  • 2016 – 49,619 miles
  • 2015 – 47,575 miles
  • 2014 – 45,787 miles
  • 2013 – 43,443 miles
  • 2012 – 39,705 miles
  • 2011 – 35,945 miles
  • 2010 – 32,773 miles
  • 2009 – 29,929 miles
  • 2008 – 26,063 miles
  • 2007 – 22,764 miles
  • 2006 – 17,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    614321908251
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    854759590156
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass54,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,254 miles
    Test number
    373993789680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail54,254 miles (+487)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,254 miles
    Test number
    634714957152
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

  5. Pass53,767 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,767 miles
    Test number
    650879945900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,765 miles (+585)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,765 miles
    Test number
    416462831102
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass53,180 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    53,180 miles
    Test number
    758562251247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,674 miles (+727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,674 miles
    Test number
    909875908520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass51,947 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,947 miles
    Test number
    254651299830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,946 miles (+2,327)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,946 miles
    Test number
    179936426436
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass49,619 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,619 miles
    Test number
    967125009054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,575 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,575 miles
    Test number
    136017025113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,787 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,787 miles
    Test number
    968247004158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,443 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,443 miles
    Test number
    557572623174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,705 miles
    Test number
    687196712191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,705 miles (+3,760)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,705 miles
    Test number
    946436612108
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass35,945 miles (+3,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,945 miles
    Test number
    248755521403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass32,773 miles (+2,844)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,773 miles
    Test number
    412780220116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,929 miles
    Test number
    212637629130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,929 miles (+3,866)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,929 miles
    Test number
    853106929102
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass26,063 miles (+3,299)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,063 miles
    Test number
    203116718113
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePas resevoir seeping

  22. Pass22,764 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,764 miles
    Test number
    520730237180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,759 miles (+5,408)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,759 miles
    Test number
    740098127116
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass17,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,351 miles
    Test number
    983434626115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P98 HJB

Does P98 HJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P98 HJB expired on 6 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P98 HJB?
The MOT on P98 HJB expired on 6 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P98 HJB done?
P98 HJB was recorded at 54,254 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2022, an average of 2,278 miles a year.
Has P98 HJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P98 HJB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on P98 HJB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P98 HJB find?
P98 HJB passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective.

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