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K536 JLG

1992 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,970 mi
Last recorded113,970 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK536 JLG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 113,970 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 106,687 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 106,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shocker leaking (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing lower bushes spilt (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 103,447 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 103,447 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 95,632 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 95,632 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,439 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 88,439 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,423 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 80,423 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

knock from front suspension when braking?

n/s wiper split

Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,046 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 64,555 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 64,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 54,496 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 54,485 miles

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

rear tyres worn low

Pass 16 Jul 2008 50,905 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust down pipe bracket slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,022 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust down pipe bracket corroded

rear exhaust box and band corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2006 47,914 miles

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

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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K536 JLG is a 1992 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K536 JLG, 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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K536 JLG is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 5 August 1992.

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