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J414 MLN

1992 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,814 mi
Last recorded96,814 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ414 MLN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,814 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 96,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,899 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,980 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 86,172 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 86,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 83,362 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 83,362 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 80,438 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 80,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,754 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2014 72,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,154 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 68,153 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,149 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 62,146 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,441 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,641 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from the diff

Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 44,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,073 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking & weak

Pass 6 Feb 2006 39,384 miles

front brake hose ferrules rusty

o/s/r tyre cracking

play in o/s steering rack

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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J414 MLN is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J414 MLN, 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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J414 MLN is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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