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J207 MLB

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,750 mi
Last recorded153,750 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ207 MLB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2007 153,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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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J207 MLB is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J207 MLB, 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

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What year was J207 MLB registered?

J207 MLB is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 30 January 1992.

Is J207 MLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J207 MLB shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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