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J2 LOP

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

231,584 mi
Last recorded231,584 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 LOP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 231,584 miles

Corrossion around offside and nearside drain hole sills.

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2013 231,584 miles

Corrossion around offside and nearside drain hole sills.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 229,516 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 225,833 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 225,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 223,042 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 216,973 miles

Minor play/wear detected in steering rack.

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 216,973 miles

Minor play/wear detected in steering rack.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 201,141 miles

Oil leak

front drop link bushes perishing

front flexible brake hoses perishing

front lower arm bushes perishing

front washer jets weak

gearbox oil leak

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

nearside rear tyre tread has small cuts

power steering belt perishing

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play in steering rack

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 28 Jan 2008 201,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

front drop link bushes perishing

front flexible brake hoses perishing

front lower arm bushes perishing

front washer jets weak

gearbox oil leak

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

nearside rear tyre tread has small cuts

power steering belt perishing

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play in steering rack

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2006 178,668 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 178,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front anti roll bar drop links perishing

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

rear exhaust heavily corroded

slight play front lower ball joints

Pass 6 Oct 2005 160,485 miles

both front brake hoses are slightly perishing

rear exhaust silencer is corroding light leak

slight play in both front top strut mounts

slight play in steering idlers

slight play in steering rack

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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J2 LOP is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1994 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 115,599 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 J2 LOP, 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 32 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J2 LOP registered?

J2 LOP is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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