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J259 XLS

1992 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,443 mi
Last recorded101,443 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ259 XLS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 101,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2010 101,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 May 2009 90,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 90,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 72,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 59,483 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 58,559 miles
Fail 1 May 2006 58,559 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

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

rear brake imbalance 24%

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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J259 XLS is a 1992 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J259 XLS, 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 J259 XLS registered?

J259 XLS is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 24 February 1992.

Is J259 XLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J259 XLS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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