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J322 OTA

1992 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,263 mi
Last recorded130,263 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ322 OTA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 130,263 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 130,263 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 126,815 miles

Car wet for inspection

Items hanging from rear view mirror (2 tree air fresheners) are within swept area by over 40mm but not causing a serious obstruction to view at time of test

Nearside front & both rear jacking point rubbers/buffers missing

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy but does not feel rough when rotating & has no excessive play at time of test. ADVISE HAVE BEARING REPLACED ASAP

Offside front (driver`s) seat base cushion part insecure. Advise re mount cushion securely before it becomes a danger to driver`s safety

Offside front lower wing corroded through but is bolt on type so therefore not part of vehicle chassis

Vehicle is showing signs of tyre contact with inner arches on full lock both sides at front of car but with vehicle weight as presented no contact was observed so benefit given to presenter

Fail 9 Sep 2013 126,815 miles

Car wet for inspection

Items hanging from rear view mirror (2 tree air fresheners) are within swept area by over 40mm but not causing a serious obstruction to view at time of test

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

Nearside front & both rear jacking point rubbers/buffers missing

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy but does not feel rough when rotating & has no excessive play at time of test. ADVISE HAVE BEARING REPLACED ASAP

Offside front (driver`s) seat base cushion part insecure. Advise re mount cushion securely before it becomes a danger to driver`s safety

Offside front lower wing corroded through but is bolt on type so therefore not part of vehicle chassis

Vehicle is showing signs of tyre contact with inner arches on full lock both sides at front of car but with vehicle weight as presented no contact was observed so benefit given to presenter

Pass 10 Sep 2012 118,250 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 118,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 109,062 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 109,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 102,465 miles

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

both rear axle bushes starting to separate

osr tyre has a raial cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2010 102,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

both rear axle bushes starting to separate

osr tyre has a raial cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2009 94,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 86,585 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 78,167 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 69,453 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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J322 OTA is a 1992 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J322 OTA, 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 J322 OTA registered?

J322 OTA is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 8 May 1992.

Is J322 OTA safe to buy?

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