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J13 MAV

1993 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,405 mi
Last recorded109,405 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 MAV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 109,405 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 109,043 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2008 107,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil/ fluid build up on steering rack

Fail 12 Nov 2008 107,701 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil/ fluid build up on steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2007 105,025 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 105,025 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J13 MAV is a 1993 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 116,811 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 J13 MAV, 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 33 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J13 MAV registered?

J13 MAV is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 11 November 1993.

Is J13 MAV safe to buy?

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