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K20 JNT

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,110 mi
Last recorded80,110 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 JNT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 80,110 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 80,110 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 80,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,842 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 79,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,665 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 77,531 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 76,412 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 74,219 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 72,618 miles

both front flexi hoses perished

Pass 5 Jul 2010 69,953 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 82,139 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 63,117 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,961 miles

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2006 58,936 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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K20 JNT is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K20 JNT, 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 K20 JNT registered?

K20 JNT is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is K20 JNT safe to buy?

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