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J511 URD

1992 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

198,967 mi
Last recorded198,967 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ511 URD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2017 198,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR/SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded JACKING POINT/FLOOR (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL/SILL END/ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting FLOOR (6.6.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front WHEEL BEARING IS NOISEY

ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW.

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front INNER EDGE OF THE TYRE IS WORN

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

Offside Front TYRE INNER EDGE IS WORN

Pass 29 Jun 2016 190,156 miles

perish cracks in both front brake flexi hoses

some corrosion of all brake pipes

some corrosion of vehicle underbody and extensive weld repairs have been carried out

some noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2015 182,659 miles

both front anti roll bar links worn

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

offside front floorpan corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

offside front outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

some corrosion of brake pipes

wipers poor

Fail 1 Jul 2015 182,521 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front anti roll bar links worn

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

offside front floorpan corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

offside front outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

some corrosion of brake pipes

wipers poor

Pass 16 Jun 2014 172,761 miles

front tyres low on tread

some corrosion of nearside and offside outer sills

some corrosion of rear brake pipes

some noise nearside rear hub bearing

Fail 4 Jun 2014 172,160 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front tyres low on tread

heavy corrosion of exhaust system

some corrosion of nearside and offside outer sills

some corrosion of rear brake pipes

some noise nearside rear hub bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2013 158,448 miles

n/s/r brake disc has ovality

n/s/rear brake pipe rusting in front of crossmember

rear exhaust box mount fouling boot well

some upper rear brake pipes rusting

unable to see front disc pad wear

Fail 3 Jun 2013 157,970 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r brake disc has ovality

n/s/rear brake pipe rusting in front of crossmember

rear exhaust box mount fouling boot well

some upper rear brake pipes rusting

unable to see front disc pad wear

Pass 4 Jul 2012 141,695 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 141,695 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 9 Jun 2011 127,201 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 127,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 112,542 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 112,542 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 97,448 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 97,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 87,878 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 87,878 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 76,699 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 76,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 71,469 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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J511 URD is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 J511 URD, 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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J511 URD is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 25 February 1992.

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