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J10 MRM

1992 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,459 mi
Last recorded144,459 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 MRM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 144,459 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 144,459 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre cuts

Pass 6 Aug 2009 140,178 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 140,082 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 135,360 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 131,386 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 131,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 128,022 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 128,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 124,051 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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J10 MRM is a 1992 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J10 MRM, 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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What year was J10 MRM registered?

J10 MRM is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 1992.

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