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J181 HMP

1992 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,107 mi
Last recorded153,107 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ181 HMP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 153,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 153,064 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 152,886 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 149,187 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 143,127 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2012 136,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2012 136,696 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 130,328 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 130,328 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 123,033 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 113,882 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 101,097 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 90,508 miles

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

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

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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J181 HMP is a 1992 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J181 HMP, 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 J181 HMP registered?

J181 HMP is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J181 HMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J181 HMP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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