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J245 VDP

1992 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,198 mi
Last recorded128,198 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ245 VDP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2007 128,198 miles

Body damage off side

Front disc worn

Rear box in poor condition

Rear brake pipes in poor condition

Wear lower ball joints

Pass 22 Dec 2005 117,287 miles

bonnet catches are not fully secured to the underside of the bonnet, advise securing in case the bonnet opens!

coolant leaking, it appears to be a leak at the base of the radiator on the passenger side

Fail 22 Dec 2005 117,287 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet catches are not fully secured to the underside of the bonnet, advise securing in case the bonnet opens!

coolant leaking, it appears to be a leak at the base of the radiator on the passenger side

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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J245 VDP is a 1992 BMW 316 in Silver 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 J245 VDP, 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 J245 VDP registered?

J245 VDP is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 7 April 1992.

Is J245 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J245 VDP 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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