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J176 MLB

1992 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,335 mi
Last recorded96,335 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ176 MLB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,335 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corroded fuel lines

offside rear brake pad warning cable broken

Fail 21 Jul 2016 94,086 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

corroded fuel lines

offside rear brake pad warning cable broken

Pass 26 Jun 2015 90,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake pad warning wire not connected

Fail 26 Jun 2015 90,382 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake pad warning wire not connected

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 86,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 86,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,342 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2013 80,342 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,644 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,424 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 74,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,499 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 70,831 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 70,831 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 69,806 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 68,610 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 67,087 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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J176 MLB is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J176 MLB, 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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J176 MLB is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 17 January 1992.

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