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J337 WUJ

1992 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,898 mi
Last recorded177,898 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2006
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ337 WUJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2006 177,898 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 177,898 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in o/s/f jacking point , advise attension...

exhaust heat shield loose...

front brake discs corroding...

long hand brake lever travel...

n/s screen washer aim poor...

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge & close to limit..

o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn , advise replacement..

wet test...

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 WUJ is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J337 WUJ, 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 J337 WUJ registered?

J337 WUJ is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 8 April 1992.

Is J337 WUJ safe to buy?

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