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J191 NLN

1992 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,209 mi
Last recorded37,209 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ191 NLN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 37,209 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 34,692 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 32,097 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded.

screen washers poor.

stone chip in nearside head light glass.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,865 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 28,865 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,433 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 18,286 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 9,979 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 9,979 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 9,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front windscreen in poor condition

Fail 12 Feb 2007 9,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 9,175 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 9,175 miles

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.

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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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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What year was J191 NLN registered?

J191 NLN is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J191 NLN safe to buy?

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