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JNZ 2399

1993 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,202 mi
Last recorded114,202 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 2399
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 114,202 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 102,601 miles

front exhaust bracket starting to corrode

slight play noted in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 24 May 2006 102,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight play noted nearside front inner steering rack joint

front exhaust bracket starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jun 2005 99,143 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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JNZ 2399 is a 1993 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 116,811 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 JNZ 2399, 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 33 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JNZ 2399 registered?

JNZ 2399 is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 8 January 1993.

Is JNZ 2399 safe to buy?

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