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J241 HMX

1992 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

168,727 mi
Last recorded168,727 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ241 HMX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 168,727 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 168,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 158,626 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 158,626 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 155,999 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 155,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 155,971 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 155,885 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 148,045 miles

Wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2008 148,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2007 140,396 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 140,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 131,231 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 131,231 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J241 HMX is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J241 HMX, 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 J241 HMX registered?

J241 HMX is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J241 HMX safe to buy?

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