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J227 EGF

1992 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,995 mi
Last recorded139,995 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ227 EGF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2007 139,995 miles

Nearside steering rack arm slight play

Offside and nearside rear tyre side walls curbed and cut

Fail 13 Jul 2007 139,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

near side steering rack arm slight play

off side and near side rear subframe bushes starting to debond

off side and near side rear tyre side walls curbed and cut

Pass 14 Jul 2006 134,809 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 134,809 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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J227 EGF is a 1992 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J227 EGF, 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 J227 EGF registered?

J227 EGF is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J227 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J227 EGF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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