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J210 TKX

1992 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,754 mi
Last recorded127,754 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ210 TKX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 127,754 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 127,754 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 127,219 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2014 120,231 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 112,791 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 109,142 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 109,142 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 105,533 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 105,532 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 102,435 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2009 99,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 99,818 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 97,232 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 94,134 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 91,053 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 86,828 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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J210 TKX is a 1992 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J210 TKX, 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 J210 TKX registered?

J210 TKX is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 28 May 1992.

Is J210 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J210 TKX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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