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E3 JXB

1993 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,947 mi
Last recorded116,947 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 JXB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 116,947 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 111,325 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 110,373 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 107,467 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 106,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 104,025 miles

fuel lines and brake lines coated in underbody sealant

Pass 22 Aug 2017 100,515 miles

fuel lines and brake lines coated in underbody sealant

Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,645 miles

brake lines and fuel lines coated in underbody sealant

Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,307 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 90,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 87,453 miles

Headlight electronic height adjustment inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front shock absorber bumpstop missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front shock absorber bumpstop deteriorated

Offside rear tyre has a small chunk missing from the outer wall, however no cords or ply exposed

Pass 6 Aug 2013 87,453 miles

Headlight electronic height adjustment inoperative

Nearside front shock absorber bumpstop missing

Offside front shock absorber bumpstop deteriorated

Offside rear tyre has a small chunk missing from the outer wall, however no cords or ply exposed

Fail 30 Aug 2012 83,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished/cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,697 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished/cracked

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 78,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 78,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,945 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 69,652 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 67,369 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,576 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 66,576 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 65,188 miles

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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E3 JXB is a 1993 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 116,811 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 E3 JXB, 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 33 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E3 JXB registered?

E3 JXB is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 19 October 1993.

Is E3 JXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 JXB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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