MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,796 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
middle exhaust clamp cracked
nearside front tyre slightly distorted
offside front d-link bush slightly worn
slight mist of oil from steering rack
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
middle exhaust clamp cracked
nearside front tyre slightly distorted
offside front d-link bush slightly worn
slight mist of oil from steering rack
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J431 ORY is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J431 ORY, 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 J431 ORY registered?
J431 ORY is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 24 June 1992.
Is J431 ORY safe to buy?
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