MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
P.A.S damp and steering rack damp
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
metal brake pipe's have sign's of surface corrosion
slight play in the offside front wheel, and steering arm
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
P.A.S damp and steering rack damp
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
metal brake pipe's have sign's of surface corrosion
slight play in the offside front wheel, and steering arm
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight diff oil leak
slight engine oil leak
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
power steering slightly leaking at lower pressure return pipe
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
power steering slightly leaking at lower pressure return pipe
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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J257 BHK 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 50%.
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 J257 BHK, 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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J257 BHK is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 1992.
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