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J337 HFM

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,098 mi
Last recorded170,098 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ337 HFM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 170,098 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 170,050 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 164,105 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 159,656 miles

SMALL HOLE IN O/S/R OUTER SILL

Fail 22 Jun 2009 159,588 miles

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

SMALL HOLE IN O/S/R OUTER SILL

Pass 23 Jun 2008 155,847 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SOME CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

Pass 21 Jun 2007 150,478 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 16 Jun 2006 146,850 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 146,841 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J337 HFM is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J337 HFM, 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 J337 HFM registered?

J337 HFM is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 18 June 1992.

Is J337 HFM safe to buy?

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