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J242 GGH

1992 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,800 mi
Last recorded105,800 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ242 GGH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 105,800 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 105,697 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 105,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 105,261 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 105,259 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 105,119 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 105,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 104,981 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 104,704 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 103,395 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 97,598 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 92,751 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 88,088 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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J242 GGH is a 1992 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 J242 GGH, 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 J242 GGH registered?

J242 GGH is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 9 June 1992.

Is J242 GGH safe to buy?

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