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J18 GOF

1992 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,569 mi
Last recorded73,569 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 GOF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,569 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 73,343 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,220 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside indicator unit cracked

Rear bush's are starting to ware, but not causing excessive movement

Steering arms have slight freeplay

Fail 22 Jun 2012 71,216 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside indicator unit cracked

Rear bush's are starting to ware, but not causing excessive movement

Steering arms have slight freeplay

Pass 1 Aug 2011 71,086 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 70,469 miles

Both sills slightly rotton. Not within any prescribed areas.

Engine has bad coolant leak.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 69,557 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 69,481 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,387 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 67,203 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,759 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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J18 GOF is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J18 GOF, 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 J18 GOF registered?

J18 GOF is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 14 January 1992.

Is J18 GOF safe to buy?

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