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J166 SPD

1992 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,066 mi
Last recorded125,066 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 SPD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 125,066 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 114,645 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s/front wishbone rear mounting bush. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 114,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s/front wishbone rear mounting bush. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 103,626 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/rear tyre on wear bars (still legal)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 94,082 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 94,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 93,721 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 93,140 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 93,140 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 92,813 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 92,373 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 91,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 91,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 91,080 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 90,373 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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J166 SPD is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J166 SPD, 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

How do I check the history of J166 SPD?

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What year was J166 SPD registered?

J166 SPD is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 6 March 1992.

Is J166 SPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J166 SPD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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