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J286 BAR

1992 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,739 mi
Last recorded135,739 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ286 BAR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 135,739 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 125,265 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 121,715 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 121,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 118,564 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 118,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 116,712 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 116,712 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear number plate discoloured/brake pipes rusting /rear shock absorber top mounting rubbers cracking both sides

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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J286 BAR is a 1992 BMW 316 in Silver 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 J286 BAR, 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 J286 BAR registered?

J286 BAR is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 17 March 1992.

Is J286 BAR safe to buy?

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