MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,209 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion on rear road springs
corrosion hole in rear lower body panel under boot lid.
corrosion on offside rear brake pipe
front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing
front exhaust clamp corroded and rubber mountings perishing.
front lower arm rear bushes perishing
long handbrake travell.
two of four washer jets not working
front exhaust bracket corroded.
screen washers poor.
stone chip in nearside head light glass.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear shockabsorber top shroud is loose
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear shockabsorber top shroud is loose
both rear wheel archs started to rust
o/s/r shock cover hanging lose
rear axle oil leak
small stone chip o/s/f top screen
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
BOTH REAR TYRES SIDE WALLS IN POOR CONDITION
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
CHIP IN N/S HEADLAMP LENS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL IN POOR CONDITION
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
BOTH REAR TYRES SIDE WALLS IN POOR CONDITION
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
CHIP IN N/S HEADLAMP LENS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL IN POOR CONDITION
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front windscreen in poor condition
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front windscreen in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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J191 NLN is a 1992 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 J191 NLN, 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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J191 NLN is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1992.
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