MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,699 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front to rear fuel pipe corroded
nearside floor to sill corroded
offside front inner wing corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
front to rear fuel pipe corroded
nearside floor to sill corroded
offside front inner wing corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front inner wings corroded
n/s outer sill corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front inner wings corroded
n/s outer sill corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f tyre close to arch on full lock
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills corroded
n/s/f brake hose close to body
n/s/f tyre close to body on full lock
o/s/f inner wing holed
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills corroded
n/s/f brake hose close to body
n/s/f tyre close to body on full lock
o/s/f inner wing holed
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion started on underbody
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion started on underbody
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
1 x middle exhaust rubber missing.
Both front tyres very close to inner wheel arches when on full lock.
Exhaust heatshield loose.
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J121 FWP is a 1992 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 J121 FWP, 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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J121 FWP is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 April 1992.
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