MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight corrosion on o/s outer sill
slight wear in o/s rear wheelbearing
slight wear in steering rack
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight corrosion on o/s outer sill
slight wear in o/s rear wheelbearing
slight wear in steering rack
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight wear in n/s steering rack end
slight wear in o/s rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight wear in n/s steering rack end
slight wear in o/s rear wheel bearing
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J130 RPL is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 J130 RPL, 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 J130 RPL registered?
J130 RPL is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 11 March 1992.
Is J130 RPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for J130 RPL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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