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J322 PRO

1992 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,027 mi
Last recorded148,027 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ322 PRO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 148,027 miles

n/s rear railing arm bush starting to seperate

n/s rear tyre wearing close to limits

o/s front wing corroded but not in a perscribed area

Pass 6 Jan 2010 142,762 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 142,762 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

rear wheel bearings noisey when vehicale is driven but unable to detect roughness at wheels

Pass 7 Jan 2009 137,149 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 137,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 130,468 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 130,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 121,552 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 121,552 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front shock absorber has very slight leak of oil, though still operating correctly at time of test.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 101,304 miles

advisory; nearside front tyre worn low on outer shoulder.advise attention

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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J322 PRO is a 1992 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J322 PRO, 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 J322 PRO registered?

J322 PRO is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 6 January 1992.

Is J322 PRO safe to buy?

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