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M28 JPE

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,241 mi
Last recorded122,241 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 JPE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 122,241 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 111,813 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 111,813 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 106,105 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 106,105 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 106,105 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 100,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 100,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 93,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 93,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Jul 2007 85,453 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 81,107 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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M28 JPE is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 115,599 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 M28 JPE, 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 32 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 M28 JPE registered?

M28 JPE is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 9 November 1994.

Is M28 JPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M28 JPE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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