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F882 JNJ

1989 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,176 mi
Last recorded83,176 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF882 JNJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 83,176 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 83,176 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 82,111 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,804 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 81,804 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 81,239 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear wheel arches soft

rear subframe bushes

welding, brake pipes & fuel pipes all undersealed

Fail 7 Jul 2011 81,239 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear wheel arches soft

rear subframe bushes

welding, brake pipes & fuel pipes all undersealed

Pass 12 Jan 2010 80,577 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 80,577 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 78,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 78,965 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 77,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 75,757 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 72,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F882 JNJ is a 1989 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 F882 JNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F882 JNJ registered?

F882 JNJ is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F882 JNJ safe to buy?

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