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JCZ 8386

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,849 mi
Last recorded119,849 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 8386
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 119,849 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,623 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 116,639 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 115,176 miles

UNDERNEATH VEHICLE CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 11 Mar 2015 112,571 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 109,789 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 107,832 miles

Driver seat has slight play

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 102,918 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 95,678 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 90,056 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 83,712 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 83,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2006 72,558 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 72,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise rear cv gaters split

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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JCZ 8386 is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JCZ 8386, 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 JCZ 8386 registered?

JCZ 8386 is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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