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J303 CWF

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,041 mi
Last recorded73,041 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ303 CWF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 73,041 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,978 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 55,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,098 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front jacking points corroded

nearside rear jacking point showing signs of corrosion

offside rear shocker casing insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2012 55,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front jacking points corroded

nearside rear jacking point showing signs of corrosion

offside rear shocker casing insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2011 54,179 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all 4 jacking points corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Oct 2011 54,179 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all 4 jacking points corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,490 miles

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

slight blow from manifold

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear axle bushers starting to split

rear number plate

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear axle bushers starting to split

crack in rear number plate

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Oct 2007 46,417 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

gearbox to exhaust front pipe braket corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,417 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

gearbox to exhaust front pipe braket corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,034 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 41,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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J303 CWF is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J303 CWF, 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 J303 CWF registered?

J303 CWF is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J303 CWF safe to buy?

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