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J40 AJE

1993 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,020 mi
Last recorded135,020 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 AJE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2024 135,020 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe broken (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt of the wrong type clasp incorrect for buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged clasp has been modified /cut to fit on seat belt webbing fitment side (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on road wheel (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross tube bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross tube bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sides and rear window (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 134,574 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 134,474 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 129,786 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 12,000 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 128,786 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 120,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 111,507 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 106,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 106,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 97,432 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 97,419 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J40 AJE is a 1993 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 116,811 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 J40 AJE, 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 33 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J40 AJE registered?

J40 AJE is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 4 November 1993.

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