MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all jacking points on outer sills slightly corroded
both front brake disc guards rattling
handbrake lever pivots worn
rear exhaust heatsheilds insecure
temp gauge showing hot
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all jacking points on outer sills slightly corroded
both front brake disc guards rattling
handbrake lever pivots worn
rear exhaust heatsheilds insecure
temp gauge showing hot
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all jacking points on outer sills slightly corroded
bonnett struts faulty
corrosion behind nearside headlamp not in prescribed areas
handbrake lever rivots worn
slight play in offside track rod under load
top off nearside rear shock absorber corroded
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
all jacking points on outer sills slightly corroded
bonnett struts faulty
corrosion behind nearside headlamp not in prescribed areas
handbrake lever rivots worn
slight play in offside track rod under load
top off nearside rear shock absorber corroded
as previous advise sheet
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
bonnett struts defective
propshaft coupling deteriated
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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J5 FAH is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 J5 FAH, 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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J5 FAH is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 16 March 1992.
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