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J237 DUA

1992 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,365 mi
Last recorded141,365 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2006
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ237 DUA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2006 141,365 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 141,108 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2005 133,047 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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J237 DUA is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J237 DUA, 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

How do I check the history of J237 DUA?

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What year was J237 DUA registered?

J237 DUA is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 23 April 1992.

Is J237 DUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J237 DUA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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