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J389 FCD

1992 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,498 mi
Last recorded68,498 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ389 FCD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 68,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front corrosion to jacking point

Pass 7 Oct 2024 67,598 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 66,665 miles

Coolant leak water pump and top hose ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 66,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear low effort from parking brake

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 65,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake performance low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 65,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake performance low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 64,486 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 64,486 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,619 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65%+ worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 15 Aug 2018 62,092 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 60,399 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 60,399 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,881 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,414 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,916 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,412 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,341 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,999 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,483 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 50,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,911 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 48,904 miles

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2008 46,115 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,529 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,739 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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J389 FCD is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J389 FCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J389 FCD registered?

J389 FCD is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 3 February 1992.

Is J389 FCD safe to buy?

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