MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,729 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Slight play in steering joints
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels. ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all four tyres obviously the incorect size for wheels.
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear brake recording little effort
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels. ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all four tyres obviously the incorect size for wheels.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
unable to inspect front brake pads due to wheel design and wheel covers.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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F192 JAM is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1989 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 112,085 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 F192 JAM, 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 37 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F192 JAM is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 16 February 1989.
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