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J827 KCN

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

161,376 mi
Last recorded161,376 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ827 KCN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 161,376 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 161,360 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 156,681 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 145,917 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front inner wing corroded outwith prescribed area

Fail 31 Dec 2008 145,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front inner wing corroded outwith prescribed area

Fail 22 Nov 2008 145,738 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

1 x offside caliper slide bolt caps missing

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

both front and offside rear jacking blocks missing

both front shock absorbers corroded

both front wings corroded/holed

both rear shock absorber top mounting areas corroding

brake hose ferrules corroded

catalyst heatshield loose

coil springs corroded

differential attachment bushes perished

doors/arches corroded/corroding

exhaust catalyst flange snapped

exhaust corroded

fuel line corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front brake pad wire unattached

nearside front tyre cut/piece of glass in tread area

nearside inner wing corroded and holed

nearside rear shock absorber heavily corroded

nearside rear shock absorber piston sleeve split/loose

offside rear tyre cut

offside track rod end gaitor leaking

p.a.s. pipes corroded/corroding

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tyre valves perishing

service light at amber/red

some play/movement felt in wishbone bushes

some smearing from wipers

Pass 27 Sep 2007 134,655 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 134,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 124,294 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 124,284 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2005 115,775 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 115,509 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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J827 KCN is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 J827 KCN, 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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J827 KCN is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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