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J190 LLX

1992 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,483 mi
Last recorded119,483 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ190 LLX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 119,483 miles

n/s reverse light not working, corrosion to o/s and n/s front outer sill panelling around front jacking points

tyre tread depths; all 7.0mm, 185/65/15 88h

Fail 18 Mar 2015 119,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

high level light not working

n/s reverse light not working, corrosion to o/s and n/s front outer sill panelling around front jacking points

tyre tread depths; all 7.0mm, 185/65/15 88h

Pass 19 Mar 2014 116,876 miles

various damage to windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2014 116,876 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

tyre tread depths both front and o/s/r 7mm n/s/r 2mm 185/65R15 88H

various damage to windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2013 113,776 miles

tyre size: 185/65/15 88H.

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

both rear tyres approching wear limit of 1.6mm.

corrosion to o/s/f sill panle noth with in 30cm of mounting points.

nail in o/s/r tyre (not repairable).

tread depths: n/s/f on 2.5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, both rear on 2mm.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 113,776 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres approching wear limit of 1.6mm.

corrosion to o/s/f sill panle noth with in 30cm of mounting points.

nail in o/s/r tyre (not repairable).

tread depths: n/s/f on 2.5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, both rear on 2mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15 88H.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 110,005 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

corrosion around o/s/f jacking point not within any prescribed areas

n/s/r plastic jacking point missing

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

stone chip to windscreen behind rearview mirror

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3.5mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 3mm 185/65r15 88h

Fail 15 Mar 2012 110,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

corrosion around o/s/f jacking point not within any prescribed areas

n/s/r plastic jacking point missing

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

stone chip to windscreen behind rearview mirror

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3.5mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 3mm 185/65r15 88h

Pass 10 Mar 2011 106,560 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/f jacking point not with in 30cm of prescribed areas.

n/s/r rubber jacking point missing.

tread depths: all four on 5mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15 88H.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 106,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to o/s/f jacking point not with in 30cm of prescribed areas.

n/s/r rubber jacking point missing.

tread depths: all four on 5mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15 88H.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 103,739 miles

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

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

damage to bodywork

front number plate cracked

n/s/r plastic jacking point missing

o/s/f jacking point badly corroded not within perscribed areas

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5.5mm o/s/f 6mm both rear 5mm 185/65r14 88h

Fail 2 Mar 2010 103,793 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

damage to bodywork

front number plate cracked

n/s/r plastic jacking point missing

o/s/f jacking point badly corroded not within perscribed areas

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5.5mm o/s/f 6mm both rear 5mm 185/65r14 88h

Pass 3 Feb 2009 100,865 miles

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

corrosion forming around o/s/f jacking point ( small hole).

cracks to front number plate.

n/s/r rubber jacking point missing.

o/s/r side lights one of to working.

tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15H.

Fail 3 Feb 2009 100,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

tyre size: 185/65/15H.

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

corrosion forming around o/s/f jacking point ( small hole).

cracks to front number plate.

n/s/r rubber jacking point missing.

o/s/r side lights one of to working.

tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 5mm.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 97,650 miles

n/s/d oor mirror glass missing, front washer jets partially blocked, slight imbalance to front brakes on release, n/s reverse light not working, corrosion forming to rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes,

tyre tread depths; all road wheels 7.0mm, 185/65/15h

Pass 1 Feb 2007 94,314 miles

front number plate cracked but secure at time of test

n/s reverse light not working at time of test

n/s/f electric window not travelling up or down but motor can be heard running at time of test

n/s/f seat belt fraying at top of webbing slightly but secure at time of test

o/s/r tyre approaching limit in places and only rotational tyre on car at time of test

oil on lower engine

rear diff cradle bushes perishing but secure at time of test

scratches on wheel trims

spare tyre going flat

tyres 18565R15H n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 7mm n/s/r 4mm o/s/r 3mm spare 4mm

various scratches on car

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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J190 LLX is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J190 LLX, 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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J190 LLX is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 3 February 1992.

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