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J201 VBO

1992 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,190 mi
Last recorded153,190 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ201 VBO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 153,190 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

Fail 10 Jun 2010 153,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2009 150,665 miles

NOISE ON REAR NEARSIDE WHEEL

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 150,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

NOISE ON REAR NEARSIDE WHEEL

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 148,138 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 145,860 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 145,860 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 143,475 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 143,473 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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J201 VBO is a 1992 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 J201 VBO, 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 J201 VBO registered?

J201 VBO is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 9 June 1992.

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