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J219 HMP

1992 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,115 mi
Last recorded159,115 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ219 HMP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 159,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 159,085 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 150,231 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 150,231 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 145,386 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 145,386 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

washers poor

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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J219 HMP is a 1992 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J219 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 J219 HMP registered?

J219 HMP is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 13 May 1992.

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