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H29 LJN

1991 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,640 mi
Last recorded96,640 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH29 LJN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 96,640 miles

Nearside Front Wing panel corroded but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wing panel corroded but not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2025 96,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component insecure Inner wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Wing panel corroded but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wing panel corroded but not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Reversing lights not working

Pass 9 Oct 2024 96,085 miles

Brake Pad warning light illuminated

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor unplugged and hanging

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 95,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 95,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 94,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front fog lights not working

Fail 12 Oct 2022 94,245 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front fog lights not working

Pass 6 Oct 2021 93,342 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corrosion

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 91,709 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 91,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 90,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2019 90,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 89,827 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 89,827 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Registration plate inscription illegible to ANPR due to deterioration (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 89,807 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front jacking points slight corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,536 miles

corrosion near offside front and nearside front jacking points

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front wing corroded, lower section

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,511 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 86,473 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated inside

Fail 13 Oct 2015 86,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated inside

Pass 9 Oct 2014 84,766 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 83,883 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,862 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 81,851 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 80,745 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 79,895 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 78,881 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,419 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 77,369 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 76,599 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 76,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre perishing 16yrs old

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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H29 LJN is a 1991 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 114,734 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 H29 LJN, 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 35 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H29 LJN is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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