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J11 MLJ

1992 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,999 mi
Last recorded154,999 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 MLJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 154,999 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe FOULING STEERING GATOR (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

FRONT ROLL BAR NOT FITTED DUE TO MODIFICATION

Pass 9 Apr 2022 154,708 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 154,708 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 154,614 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 154,613 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 154,560 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 154,455 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 154,455 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 154,434 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 153,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 153,838 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 153,686 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 153,475 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 153,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 119,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 119,470 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 118,937 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 118,937 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 118,701 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 118,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 117,505 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 115,666 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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J11 MLJ is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1992 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 122,211 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 J11 MLJ, 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 34 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J11 MLJ registered?

J11 MLJ is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 1992.

Is J11 MLJ safe to buy?

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