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J9 JFA

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,201 mi
Last recorded83,201 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 JFA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 83,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small rust hole in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy sports type system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides rubbers splitting on inner mounts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 28 Aug 2021 79,669 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 79,669 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,655 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear diff leak

Pass 15 Aug 2019 69,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2019 69,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 69,362 miles

Headlamp reflectors deteriorating

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 68,998 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 68,998 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,587 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Fail 23 Aug 2016 68,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Aug 2015 68,183 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,621 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,092 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 6,661 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 66,295 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 65,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,420 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 65,012 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Wear in steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2007 64,595 miles

Front tyres perishing. †Wear in steering rack.

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 64,113 miles

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

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

Wear in offside of steering rack.

Pass 23 Aug 2005 63,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J9 JFA is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 108,514 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 J9 JFA, 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 31 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J9 JFA registered?

J9 JFA is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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