MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front and rear tyres different size
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake discs have slight surface corrosion
Handbrake light stays on
Nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter perishing
Nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split
Nearside rear wheel arch area corroding
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside rear inner and outer drive shaft gaiters perishing
Offside rear tyre wearing close to 2mm wear band
Offside wiper blade split
Oil leak
Rear exhaust heat shield rattles on exhaust
Slight damage offside front of vehicle
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front and rear tyres different size
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake discs have slight surface corrosion
Handbrake light stays on
Nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter perishing
Nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split
Nearside rear wheel arch area corroding
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear inner and outer drive shaft gaiters perishing
Offside rear tyre wearing close to 2mm wear band
Offside wiper blade split
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Rear exhaust heat shield rattles on exhaust
Slight damage offside front of vehicle
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise front pads getting low
advise rear drive shaft gaiter deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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J21 NKE is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J21 NKE, 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 J21 NKE registered?
J21 NKE is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 17 January 1992.
Is J21 NKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for J21 NKE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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