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J246 CNW

1992 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,356 mi
Last recorded82,356 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ246 CNW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,356 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 81,784 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 81,220 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 80,496 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 80,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 79,095 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 76,726 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 74,130 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 71,502 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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J246 CNW is a 1992 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J246 CNW, 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 J246 CNW registered?

J246 CNW is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 3 February 1992.

Is J246 CNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J246 CNW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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