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J126 VGM

1992 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,202 mi
Last recorded150,202 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ126 VGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 150,202 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

both rear wheel arches corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

handbrake travel

movement in both front bottom ball joints

movement in both front suspension arm rear bushes

nearside outer sill corroded

oil leak

windscreen chipped

Fail 9 Nov 2011 150,183 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both front tyres close to legal limit on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

both rear wheel arches corroded

brake fluid level low

front exhaust bracket broken

movement in both front bottom ball joints

movement in both front suspension arm rear bushes

nearside outer sill corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Nov 2010 147,667 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 142,593 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 142,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 136,415 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 136,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 128,504 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 128,501 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 119,934 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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J126 VGM 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 J126 VGM, 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 J126 VGM registered?

J126 VGM is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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