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J247 PBW

1992 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,253 mi
Last recorded75,253 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ247 PBW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 75,253 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 75,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 70,153 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,433 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 60,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2007 52,608 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 52,608 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

steeing rack leaking offside

Pass 4 Aug 2006 44,628 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 44,628 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2005 41,214 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2005 41,213 miles

Nearside Inner Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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J247 PBW is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J247 PBW, 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 J247 PBW registered?

J247 PBW is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J247 PBW safe to buy?

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