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J409 LTJ

1992 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,686 mi
Last recorded62,686 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ409 LTJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 62,686 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 62,679 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,534 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 62,228 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 62,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 62,189 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,762 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 61,762 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 61,360 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 60,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2016 60,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,952 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,925 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,110 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 59,110 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,682 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 57,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,350 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,978 miles

coolant radiator header tank leaking

Fail 17 Jun 2009 54,977 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant radiator header tank leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,854 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 47,015 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 47,012 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2006 43,414 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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J409 LTJ is a 1992 BMW 316 in Silver 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 J409 LTJ, 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 J409 LTJ registered?

J409 LTJ is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J409 LTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J409 LTJ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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