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J29 DHV

1992 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,662 mi
Last recorded116,662 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 DHV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 116,662 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear brakes noisy when wheel is rotated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 116,601 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged adjusters broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

bonnet stay / prop missing

Fail 13 May 2024 116,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged adjusters broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

bonnet stay / prop missing

Pass 20 Jan 2021 116,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 116,146 miles

Down pipe exhaust support mount bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 116,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Down pipe exhaust support mount bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 115,953 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front exhaust support mount bracket coroded in excess/broken

Pass 16 Jan 2018 115,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading away from hose(marked yellow chalk) (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

bonnet stay inoperative

near and offside front suspension arm rear rubber mounting deteriorating

Pass 19 Jan 2017 115,425 miles

Front exhaust support mount bracket broken

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 115,169 miles

Front exhaust support mount bracket coroded in excess

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

Power steering screaching on full lock

Fail 20 Jan 2016 115,167 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front exhaust support mount bracket coroded in excess

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

Power steering screaching on full lock

Pass 14 Jan 2015 114,845 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near and offside front suspension arms rear mounts cracking.

offside front window inoperative.

offside rear brake pipe corroded.

power steering belt sreaching under load fluid leak from resoviour.

rear boot both struts failed.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 114,707 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 114,705 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 114,572 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 114,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 114,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 113,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 110,421 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 105,811 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 105,809 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 101,770 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 101,770 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 97,386 miles

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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J29 DHV is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J29 DHV, 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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J29 DHV is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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