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E9 JJN

1992 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,768 mi
Last recorded34,768 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 JJN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 34,768 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 34,768 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 34,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 34,556 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 34,321 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 33,891 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 33,534 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 33,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,219 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,777 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,405 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak engine

Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,842 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED & IN POOR CONDITION, REAR EXHAUST SILENCER TAIL PIPE IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE & GEAR BOX

Fail 1 Oct 2013 31,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED & IN POOR CONDITION, REAR EXHAUST SILENCER TAIL PIPE IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE & GEAR BOX

Pass 10 Oct 2012 31,307 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,439 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs rusty lipped

Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,527 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 28,449 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 27,492 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,023 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 24,768 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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E9 JJN is a 1992 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 E9 JJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E9 JJN registered?

E9 JJN is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 23 November 1992.

Is E9 JJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 JJN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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